Enrollment
422
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chehalem Valley Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chehalem Valley Middle School
Chehalem Valley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Newberg, Oregon, enrolling 422 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 422 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 189 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newberg's middle schools, it stands alongside Mountain View Middle School (507 students): Chehalem Valley Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 20.3:1).
Newberg Sd 29j also operates Newberg Senior High School (1,244 students) and Mountain View Middle School (507 students) alongside Chehalem Valley 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 Chehalem Valley Middle School compares
Chehalem Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,536
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newberg Sd 29j, which includes Chehalem Valley Middle School.
$15,536
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 48.9%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chehalem Valley Middle School a good school?
Chehalem Valley 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 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.
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