Enrollment
454
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Astoria, OR
Astoria Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Astoria Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410162000153
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Astoria Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Astoria · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Astoria Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Astoria Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Astoria, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Astoria Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Astoria Middle School
Astoria Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Astoria, Oregon, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 454 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Astoria Sd 1 also operates Astoria Senior High School (594 students) and Lewis & Clark Elementary School (352 students) alongside Astoria Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Astoria Middle School compares
Astoria Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oregon - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,477
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Astoria Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Astoria Sd 1, which includes Astoria Middle School.
$15,477
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 53.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Astoria Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Astor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Astoria Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Astoria Middle School
How many students attend Astoria Middle School?
Astoria Middle School has 454 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Astoria, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Astoria Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Astoria Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Astoria Middle School?
30.9% of students at Astoria Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Astoria Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Astoria Middle School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Astoria, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Astoria Middle School?
Astoria Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Astoria Middle School rank among public schools in Astoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Astoria Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Astoria, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Astoria on the city page.
Is Astoria Middle School a good school?
Astoria Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Astoria Sd 1?
Besides Astoria Middle School, Astoria Sd 1 also operates Astoria Senior High School (594 students), Lewis & Clark Elementary School (352 students), and Astor Elementary School (342 students). See the Astoria Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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