- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Happy Valley, OR
Happy Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Happy Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410883001782
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Happy Valley Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Happy Valley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Happy Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Happy Valley, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883001782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Happy Valley Middle School grew from 1,021 students in 2022-23 to 1,111 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 410883001782 · Happy Valley, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
1,158 enr · 24.6:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students)
Happy Valley Middle School grew from 1,021 students in 2022-23 to 1,111 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Happy Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adrienne C. Ne
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
1,536 students
- Clackamas High
Clackamas High School
1,280 students
- This school
Happy Valley Middle School
1,158 students
- Putnam High Sc
Putnam High School
1,060 students
- Rock Creek Mid
Rock Creek Middle School
889 students
- Milwaukie High
Milwaukie High School
874 students
What this shows Happy Valley Middle School reports 1,158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Happy Valley Middle School compares
Happy Valley Middle School is a growing 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 61% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,158
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Oregon - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$15,025
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Asian 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Happy Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Clackamas Sd 12 reports $15,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Happy Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milwaukie High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Happy Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Happy Valley Middle School
How many students attend Happy Valley Middle School?
Happy Valley Middle School has 1,158 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Happy Valley, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,021 (2022-23) → 1,111 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Valley Middle School is 24.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Happy Valley Middle School?
20.4% of students at Happy Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Happy Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Happy Valley Middle School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Happy Valley, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Happy Valley Middle School?
Happy Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Happy Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Happy Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Happy Valley Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Happy Valley, 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 Happy Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Happy Valley Middle School, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students), Clackamas High School (1,280 students), and Putnam High School (1,060 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.