Enrollment
591
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodburn, OR
Valor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411353001052
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valor Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Woodburn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valor Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valor Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Woodburn, OR.
School address
District: Woodburn Sd 103 · Oregon
NCES ID 411353001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valor Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valor Middle School
Valor Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Woodburn, Oregon, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 591 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 234 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Woodburn's middle schools, it stands alongside French Prairie Middle School (551 students): Valor Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 18.4:1).
Woodburn Sd 103 also operates Woodburn High School (1,606 students) and Heritage Elementary (678 students) alongside Valor 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 Valor Middle School compares
Valor 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.9%
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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oregon - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$17,371
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 88.8%
White 9.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Valor 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 Woodburn Sd 103, which includes Valor Middle School.
$17,371
Per student
-4%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 63.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 Valor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| French Prairie Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nellie Muir Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 6/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Woodburn
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Valor Middle School
How many students attend Valor Middle School?
Valor Middle School has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodburn, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valor Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valor Middle School?
71.9% of students at Valor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valor Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment, in Woodburn, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valor Middle School?
Valor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Valor Middle School rank among public schools in Woodburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Valor Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Woodburn, 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 Woodburn on the city page.
Is Valor Middle School a good school?
Valor Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Woodburn Sd 103?
Besides Valor Middle School, Woodburn Sd 103 also operates Woodburn High School (1,606 students), Heritage Elementary (678 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (578 students). See the Woodburn Sd 103 district page for the complete list.
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