Enrollment
425
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Silverton, OR
Silverton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Silverton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411145000763
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverton Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Silverton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverton Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverton Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Silverton, OR.
School address
District: Silver Falls Sd 4j · Oregon
NCES ID 411145000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silverton Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silverton Middle School
Silverton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Silverton, Oregon, enrolling 425 students.
At 17.7:1, 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 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 425 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students) and Robert Frost Elementary School (349 students) alongside Silverton 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 Silverton Middle School compares
Silverton 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 48% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Oregon - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$15,175
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Silverton 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 Silver Falls Sd 4j, which includes Silverton Middle School.
$15,175
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 62.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 Silverton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butte Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Point Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~425 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Silverton Middle School
How many students attend Silverton Middle School?
Silverton Middle School has 425 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Silverton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverton Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silverton Middle School?
27.5% of students at Silverton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Silverton Middle School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Silverton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverton Middle School?
Silverton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Silverton Middle School rank among public schools in Silverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverton Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Silverton, 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 Silverton on the city page.
Is Silverton Middle School a good school?
Silverton Middle School earns 39/100 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 Silver Falls Sd 4j?
Besides Silverton Middle School, Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students), Robert Frost Elementary School (349 students), and Mark Twain Elementary (314 students). See the Silver Falls Sd 4j district page for the complete list.
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