- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Astoria Middle School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 410162000153 · Astoria, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 18.2:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Astoria Senior High School (594 students)
Astoria Middle School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Astoria Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Astoria Senior
Astoria Senior High School
594 students
- This school
Astoria Middle School
454 students
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
352 students
- Astor Elementa
Astor Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Astoria Middle School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Astoria Middle School compares
Astoria Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Astoria Sd 1 reports $16,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.