Summary
Seaside Middle School is a public middle school in Seaside, Oregon, serving 360 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Seaside School District 10, which is ranked 82 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Seaside Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools, with a current ranking of 209 out of 368 schools and a 2-star rating. The school struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.3% to 46.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Seaside Middle School's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in OSAS tests, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 34.8% in English Language Arts, 17.3% in Mathematics, and 21.8% in Science, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 28.9%, and 27.2%, respectively.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Astoria Middle School and Warrenton Middle School, Seaside Middle School's performance is generally lower. Astoria Middle School, in particular, outperforms Seaside Middle School across several academic metrics and has a higher overall statewide ranking. Despite increased spending per student, from $13,670 in 2021-2022 to $14,748 in 2022-2023, Seaside Middle School's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of its educational practices and resource allocation.
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