Below Average
#1038 of 1,226 schools in OR
Waldo Middle School
Middle School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2805 Lansing Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
- Math 15% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waldo Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 20% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waldo Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,497
Median home value
$310,800
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
43.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Oregon School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Claggett Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| Parrish Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 674 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #34 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waldo Middle School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waldo Middle School
Waldo Middle School is a public middle school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 1,035 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,038 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waldo Middle School
What grades does Waldo Middle School serve?
Waldo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Waldo Middle School?
Waldo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,035 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldo Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waldo Middle School rank in OR?
Waldo Middle School ranks #1,038 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Waldo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Waldo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waldo Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waldo Middle School a charter school?
No, Waldo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waldo Middle School a Title I school?
No, Waldo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waldo Middle School?
67.9% of students at Waldo 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
- 1,035
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.6%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3215
- Area population (ZIP 97301)
- 56,274
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 97301; 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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