Enrollment
275
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Siuslaw Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Siuslaw Middle School
Siuslaw Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Florence, Oregon, enrolling 275 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, Siuslaw Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of Oregon schools and 29% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 275 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 138 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Siuslaw Sd 97j also operates Siuslaw Elementary School (519 students) and Siuslaw High School (413 students) alongside Siuslaw 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 Siuslaw Middle School compares
Siuslaw 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,884
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Siuslaw Sd 97j, which includes Siuslaw Middle School.
$18,884
Per student
+4%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 35.9%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Florence on the city page.
Is Siuslaw Middle School a good school?
Siuslaw Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 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.
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