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#664 of 1,226 schools in OR
Vernonia Middle School
Middle School · Vernonia Sd 47j · Vernonia, OR
A Vernonia Sd 47j middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Missouri Ave, Vernonia, OR 97064
- Math 22% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vernonia Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vernonia Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,125
Median home value
$360,100
Median rent
$1,213/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Vernonia Sd 47j
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vernonia Middle School is listed in Vernonia SD 47J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vernonia Middle School
Vernonia Middle School is a public middle school in Vernonia, OR, part of Vernonia Sd 47j, serving approximately 133 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #664 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vernonia Middle School
What grades does Vernonia Middle School serve?
Vernonia Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vernonia Middle School?
Vernonia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernonia Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vernonia Middle School rank in OR?
Vernonia Middle School ranks #664 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Vernonia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vernonia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vernonia Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernonia Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vernonia Middle School a charter school?
No, Vernonia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vernonia Middle School a Title I school?
No, Vernonia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernonia Middle School?
54.9% of students at Vernonia Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (503) 429-1333
- Area population (ZIP 97064)
- 3,730
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97064; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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