- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Philomath, OR
Philomath Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Philomath Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410960000023
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philomath Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Philomath · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Philomath Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philomath Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Philomath, OR.
School address
District: Philomath Sd 17j · Oregon
NCES ID 410960000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Philomath Middle School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 410960000023 · Philomath, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 17.6:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Philomath High School (453 students)
Philomath Middle School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Philomath Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Philomath High
Philomath High School
453 students
- Philomath Elem
Philomath Elementary School
368 students
- This school
Philomath Middle School
351 students
- Kings Valley C
Kings Valley Charter School
193 students
- Clemens Primar 165
Clemens Primary School
165 students
- Philomath Acad 73
Philomath Academy
73 students
What this shows Philomath Middle School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Philomath Middle School compares
Philomath Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 49% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Oregon - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$14,582
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Philomath Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philomath Sd 17j reports $14,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Philomath Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philomath Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Valley Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clemens Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Philomath Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philomath Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 36.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Philomath Middle School
How many students attend Philomath Middle School?
Philomath Middle School has 351 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Philomath, OR. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philomath Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philomath Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philomath Middle School?
26.7% of students at Philomath Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philomath Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Philomath Middle School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Philomath, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philomath Middle School?
Philomath Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Philomath Middle School rank among public schools in Philomath?
By Resource Investment Index, Philomath Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Philomath, 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 Philomath on the city page.
What other schools are in Philomath Sd 17j?
Besides Philomath Middle School, Philomath Sd 17j also operates Philomath High School (453 students), Philomath Elementary School (368 students), and Kings Valley Charter School (193 students). See the Philomath Sd 17j district page for the complete list.