- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newberg, OR
Chehalem Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chehalem Valley 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 410872001309
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chehalem Valley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Newberg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chehalem Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chehalem Valley Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Newberg, OR.
School address
District: Newberg Sd 29j · Oregon
NCES ID 410872001309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Chehalem Valley Middle School shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 410872001309 · Newberg, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 16.9:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Newberg Senior High School (1,244 students)
Chehalem Valley Middle School shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Chehalem Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newberg Senior
Newberg Senior High School
1,244 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
507 students
- Edwards Elemen 426
Edwards Elementary School
426 students
- This school 422
Chehalem Valley Middle School
422 students
- Mabel Rush Ele 378
Mabel Rush Elementary School
378 students
- Antonia Crater 295
Antonia Crater Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Chehalem Valley Middle School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chehalem Valley Middle School compares
Chehalem Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Oregon - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$16,461
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 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Chehalem Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newberg Sd 29j reports $16,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chehalem Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberg Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mabel Rush Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Antonia Crater Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chehalem Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Newberg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chehalem Valley Middle School
How many students attend Chehalem Valley Middle School?
Chehalem Valley Middle School has 422 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newberg, OR. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chehalem Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chehalem Valley Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chehalem Valley Middle School?
34.0% of students at Chehalem Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chehalem Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chehalem Valley Middle School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Newberg, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chehalem Valley Middle School?
Chehalem Valley 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 Chehalem Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Newberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Chehalem Valley Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Newberg, 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 Newberg on the city page.
What other schools are in Newberg Sd 29j?
Besides Chehalem Valley Middle School, Newberg Sd 29j also operates Newberg Senior High School (1,244 students), Mountain View Middle School (507 students), and Edwards Elementary School (426 students). See the Newberg Sd 29j district page for the complete list.