- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salem, OR
Stephens Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stephens Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411082000668
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephens Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #6 of 11
- middle schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephens Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephens Middle School ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Stephens Middle School held near 1,041 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 411082000668 · Salem, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
1,014 enr · 19.5:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Stephens Middle School held near 1,041 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Stephens Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school
Stephens Middle School
1,014 students
What this shows Stephens Middle School reports 1,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephens Middle School compares
Stephens Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$16,685
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 16.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Stephens Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephens Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephens Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Salem
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Waldo Middle School
Standard public school
997 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Houck Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Judson Middle School
Standard public school
811 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Crossler Middle School
Standard public school
804 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Leslie Middle School
Standard public school
735 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Parrish Middle School
Standard public school
691 students 20.3:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~1,014 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephens Middle School
How many students attend Stephens Middle School?
Stephens Middle School has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,024 (2022-23) → 1,041 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephens Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephens Middle School?
71.7% of students at Stephens Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephens Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stephens Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephens Middle School?
Stephens Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Stephens Middle School rank among middle schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephens Middle School ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Stephens Middle School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.