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#900 of 1,226 schools in OR

Wallowa Middle School

Middle School · Wallowa Sd 12 · Wallowa, OR

A Wallowa Sd 12 middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 425, Wallowa, OR 97885

  • Math 23% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

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Academics4.8Below Average58%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.4% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-21.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment5.6Average42%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$25,534
Chronic Absenteeism70.3%

Students at Wallowa Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

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The neighborhood

Where Wallowa 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
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,708

Median home value

$359,000

Median rent

$839/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

84%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97885; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Wallowa Sd 12

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$25,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wallowa Middle School is listed in Wallowa SD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wallowa Middle School

Wallowa Middle School is a public middle school in Wallowa, OR, part of Wallowa Sd 12, serving approximately 37 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #900 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (2025 OSAS) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 OSAS).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wallowa Middle School

What grades does Wallowa Middle School serve?

Wallowa Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Wallowa Middle School?

Wallowa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallowa Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wallowa 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 Wallowa Middle School rank in OR?

Wallowa Middle School ranks #900 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Wallowa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wallowa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wallowa Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallowa Middle School has 23% math proficiency (2025 OSAS) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 OSAS).

Is Wallowa Middle School a charter school?

No, Wallowa Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wallowa Middle School a Title I school?

No, Wallowa Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
37
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wallowa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.3%
Area population (ZIP 97885)
1,222
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
48.4
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 97885; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 OSAS; directory SY 2023–24

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