Enrollment
198
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gervais, OR
Gervais Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gervais Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410001500831
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gervais Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gervais · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gervais Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gervais Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gervais, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gervais Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gervais Middle School
Gervais Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Gervais, Oregon, enrolling 198 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 75.8% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (28%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gervais Sd 1 spends $12,866 per pupil, 29% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gervais Sd 1 also operates Gervais Elementary School (384 students) and Frontier Charter Academy (341 students) alongside Gervais 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 Gervais Middle School compares
Gervais 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 44% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Oregon - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$12,866
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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 70.2%
White 27.8%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Gervais 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 Gervais Sd 1, which includes Gervais Middle School.
$12,866
Per student
-29%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 69.5%
Federal 14.3%
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 Gervais Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gervais Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gervais High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gervais Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gervais Middle School
How many students attend Gervais Middle School?
Gervais Middle School has 198 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gervais, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gervais Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gervais Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower 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 Gervais Middle School?
75.8% of students at Gervais Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gervais Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gervais Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment, in Gervais, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gervais Middle School?
Gervais Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Gervais Middle School rank among public schools in Gervais?
By Resource Investment Index, Gervais Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gervais, 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 Gervais on the city page.
Is Gervais Middle School a good school?
Gervais Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Gervais Sd 1?
Besides Gervais Middle School, Gervais Sd 1 also operates Gervais Elementary School (384 students), Frontier Charter Academy (341 students), and Gervais High School (324 students). See the Gervais Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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