- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nyssa, OR
Nyssa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nyssa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410900000751
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nyssa Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Nyssa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nyssa Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nyssa Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nyssa, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Nyssa Middle School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 410900000751 · Nyssa, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 15.3:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Nyssa Virtual School (987 students)
Nyssa Middle School shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Nyssa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nyssa Virtual
Nyssa Virtual School
987 students
- Nyssa Elementa
Nyssa Elementary School
502 students
- Nyssa High Sch 335
Nyssa High School
335 students
- This school 291
Nyssa Middle School
291 students
What this shows Nyssa Middle School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nyssa Middle School compares
Nyssa 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 77% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Oregon - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$16,337
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.4%
White 29.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Nyssa Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Nyssa Sd 26 reports $16,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nyssa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyssa Virtual School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Nyssa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nyssa High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nyssa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nyssa Middle School
How many students attend Nyssa Middle School?
Nyssa Middle School has 291 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nyssa, OR. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nyssa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nyssa Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 13% 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 Nyssa Middle School?
93.4% of students at Nyssa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nyssa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nyssa Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment, in Nyssa, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nyssa Middle School?
Nyssa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Nyssa Middle School rank among public schools in Nyssa?
By Resource Investment Index, Nyssa Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nyssa, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nyssa Sd 26?
Besides Nyssa Middle School, Nyssa Sd 26 also operates Nyssa Virtual School (987 students), Nyssa Elementary School (502 students), and Nyssa High School (335 students). See the Nyssa Sd 26 district page for the complete list.