Enrollment
162
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scio, OR
Scio Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scio Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411104000717
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scio Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Scio · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Scio Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scio Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Scio, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scio Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scio Middle School
Scio Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Scio, Oregon, enrolling 162 students.
At 18:1, 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 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 162 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scio Sd 95 spends $4,984 per pupil, 72% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Scio Sd 95 also operates Willamette Connections Academy (1,282 students) and Centennial Elementary School (291 students) alongside Scio 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 Scio Middle School compares
Scio 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Oregon - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$4,984
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 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 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 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Scio 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 Scio Sd 95, which includes Scio Middle School.
$4,984
Per student
-72%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.5%
State 85.9%
Federal 6.6%
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 Scio Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scio High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lourdes School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scio Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~162 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scio Middle School
How many students attend Scio Middle School?
Scio Middle School has 162 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scio, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scio Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scio Middle School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scio Middle School?
38.8% of students at Scio Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scio Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scio Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Scio, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scio Middle School?
Scio Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Scio Middle School rank among public schools in Scio?
By Resource Investment Index, Scio Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Scio, 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 Scio on the city page.
Is Scio Middle School a good school?
Scio Middle School earns 41/100 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 Scio Sd 95?
Besides Scio Middle School, Scio Sd 95 also operates Willamette Connections Academy (1,282 students), Centennial Elementary School (291 students), and Scio High School (227 students). See the Scio Sd 95 district page for the complete list.
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