Enrollment
774
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Central Point, OR
Scenic Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scenic Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410294000408
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scenic Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Central Point · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Scenic Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scenic Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Central Point, OR.
School address
District: Central Point Sd 6 · Oregon
NCES ID 410294000408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scenic Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scenic Middle School
Scenic Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Central Point, Oregon, enrolling 774 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Oregon schools and 57% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 90% of state schools at 774 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 76 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #73, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 774 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Central Point Sd 6 spends $13,095 per pupil, 28% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Central Point Sd 6 also operates Jewett Elementary School (607 students) and Richardson Elementary School (500 students) alongside Scenic 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 Scenic Middle School compares
Scenic 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 | 27.6:1 | ▲ 57% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 0% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 97% in Oregon - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$13,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 774 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Scenic 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 Central Point Sd 6, which includes Scenic Middle School.
$13,095
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Scenic Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewett Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richardson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crater School of Business Innovation and Science | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crater Academy of Health and Public Services | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crater Renaissance Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scenic Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 33.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~774 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scenic Middle School
How many students attend Scenic Middle School?
Scenic Middle School has 774 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Central Point, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scenic Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scenic Middle School is 27.6:1, which is 57% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scenic Middle School?
52.8% of students at Scenic Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scenic Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scenic Middle School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Central Point, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scenic Middle School?
Scenic Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Scenic Middle School rank among public schools in Central Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Scenic Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Central Point, 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 Central Point on the city page.
Is Scenic Middle School a good school?
Scenic Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Central Point Sd 6?
Besides Scenic Middle School, Central Point Sd 6 also operates Jewett Elementary School (607 students), Richardson Elementary School (500 students), and Crater School of Business Innovation and Science (496 students). See the Central Point Sd 6 district page for the complete list.
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