- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, OR
Siuslaw Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Siuslaw Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410510000643
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Siuslaw Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Siuslaw Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Siuslaw Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Florence, OR.
School address
District: Siuslaw Sd 97j · Oregon
NCES ID 410510000643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Siuslaw Middle School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 410510000643 · Florence, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 12.5:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Siuslaw Elementary School (519 students)
Siuslaw Middle School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Siuslaw Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Siuslaw Elemen
Siuslaw Elementary School
519 students
- Siuslaw High S
Siuslaw High School
413 students
- This school
Siuslaw Middle School
275 students
What this shows Siuslaw Middle School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Siuslaw Middle School compares
Siuslaw Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 11% in Oregon - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$20,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Two or More 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Siuslaw Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Siuslaw Sd 97j reports $20,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Siuslaw Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siuslaw Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Siuslaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Siuslaw Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Siuslaw Middle School
How many students attend Siuslaw Middle School?
Siuslaw Middle School has 275 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, OR. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siuslaw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siuslaw Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Siuslaw Middle School?
67.8% of students at Siuslaw Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siuslaw Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Siuslaw Middle School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Florence, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siuslaw Middle School?
Siuslaw Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Siuslaw Middle School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Siuslaw Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Florence, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Siuslaw Sd 97j?
Besides Siuslaw Middle School, Siuslaw Sd 97j also operates Siuslaw Elementary School (519 students) and Siuslaw High School (413 students). See the Siuslaw Sd 97j district page for the complete list.