Enrollment
351
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philomath Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Philomath Middle School
Philomath Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Philomath, Oregon, enrolling 351 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Philomath Sd 17j spends $14,221 per pupil, 21% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Philomath Sd 17j also operates Philomath High School (453 students) and Philomath Elementary School (368 students) alongside Philomath 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 Philomath Middle School compares
Philomath 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,221
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Philomath Sd 17j, which includes Philomath Middle School.
$14,221
Per student
-21%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 57.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Philomath Middle School a good school?
Philomath Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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