Enrollment
427
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boring, OR
Boring Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Boring Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411089000104
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boring Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Boring · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Boring Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boring Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Boring, OR.
School address
District: Oregon Trail Sd 46 · Oregon
NCES ID 411089000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boring Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boring Middle School
Boring Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Boring, Oregon, enrolling 427 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Oregon schools and 43% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 427 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #187, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oregon Trail Sd 46 spends $13,107 per pupil, 28% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Sandy High School (1,420 students) and Cedar Ridge Middle School (471 students) alongside Boring 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 Boring Middle School compares
Boring 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 48% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Oregon - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$13,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Boring 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 Oregon Trail Sd 46, which includes Boring Middle School.
$13,107
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Boring Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Firwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelso Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Grade School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boring Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Boring Middle School
How many students attend Boring Middle School?
Boring Middle School has 427 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boring, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boring Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boring Middle School is 25.1:1, which is 43% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boring Middle School?
27.2% of students at Boring Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boring Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Boring Middle School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Boring, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boring Middle School?
Boring Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Boring Middle School rank among public schools in Boring?
By Resource Investment Index, Boring Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Boring, 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 Boring on the city page.
Is Boring Middle School a good school?
Boring Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools. 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 Oregon Trail Sd 46?
Besides Boring Middle School, Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Sandy High School (1,420 students), Cedar Ridge Middle School (471 students), and Firwood Elementary School (430 students). See the Oregon Trail Sd 46 district page for the complete list.
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