- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eugene, OR
Spencer Butte Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Spencer Butte 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 410474000569
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer Butte Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 10
- middle schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 328
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Butte Middle School ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Spencer Butte Middle School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 410474000569 · Eugene, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 33.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Eugene High School (1,499 students)
Spencer Butte Middle School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Spencer Butte Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Eugene H
South Eugene High School
1,499 students
- Sheldon High S
Sheldon High School
1,462 students
- North Eugene H
North Eugene High School
1,079 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,031 students
- Gilham Element 572
Gilham Elementary School
572 students
- This school 328
Spencer Butte Middle School
328 students
What this shows Spencer Butte Middle School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spencer Butte Middle School compares
Spencer Butte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$16,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Spencer Butte Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eugene Sd 4j reports $16,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spencer Butte Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eugene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sheldon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Eugene High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer Butte Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Eugene
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Middle School
Standard public school
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Monroe Middle School
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519 students
Cal Young Middle School
Standard public school
475 students
Kelly Middle School
Standard public school
407 students
Madison Middle School
Standard public school
398 students
Cascade Middle School
Standard public school
375 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Spencer Butte Middle School
How many students attend Spencer Butte Middle School?
Spencer Butte Middle School has 328 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eugene, OR. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), down 33.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spencer Butte Middle School?
33.2% of students at Spencer Butte Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer Butte Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Spencer Butte Middle School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer Butte Middle School?
Spencer Butte Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spencer Butte Middle School rank among middle schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Butte Middle School ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Eugene, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Eugene on the city page.
What other schools are in Eugene Sd 4j?
Besides Spencer Butte Middle School, Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students), Sheldon High School (1,462 students), and North Eugene High School (1,079 students). See the Eugene Sd 4j district page for the complete list.