Enrollment
418
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coos Bay, OR
Marshfield Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Marshfield Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410366001882
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshfield Junior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Coos Bay · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshfield Junior High has class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Junior High ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Coos Bay, OR.
School address
District: Coos Bay Sd 9 · Oregon
NCES ID 410366001882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshfield Junior High compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshfield Junior High
Marshfield Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Coos Bay, Oregon, enrolling 418 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Oregon schools and 32% 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 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 418 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #140, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Coos Bay Sd 9 spends $14,108 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Coos Bay Sd 9 also operates Marshfield Senior High School (798 students) and Millicoma School (473 students) alongside Marshfield Junior High.
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 Marshfield Junior High compares
Marshfield Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Oregon - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$14,108
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 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 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Marshfield Junior High is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coos Bay Sd 9, which includes Marshfield Junior High.
$14,108
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.6%
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 Marshfield Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millicoma School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshfield Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshfield Junior High
How many students attend Marshfield Junior High?
Marshfield Junior High has 418 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coos Bay, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Junior High is 23.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshfield Junior High?
40.6% of students at Marshfield Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshfield Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Marshfield Junior High is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Coos Bay, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshfield Junior High?
Marshfield Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Marshfield Junior High rank among public schools in Coos Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Junior High ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Coos Bay, 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 Coos Bay on the city page.
Is Marshfield Junior High a good school?
Marshfield Junior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Coos Bay Sd 9?
Besides Marshfield Junior High, Coos Bay Sd 9 also operates Marshfield Senior High School (798 students), Millicoma School (473 students), and Sunset School (380 students). See the Coos Bay Sd 9 district page for the complete list.
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