Middle Schools in Astoria School District 1

Astoria School District 1 in Oregon has only one middle school, Astoria Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school receives relatively high per-student funding, its academic performance has been declining, with proficiency rates on state assessments lagging behind the state average. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage, which may contribute to the challenges it faces.

Astoria Middle School's statewide ranking has dropped from 263 out of 371 Oregon middle schools in 2023-2024 to 181 out of 368 in 2024-2025, indicating a decline in its performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below the Oregon averages, suggesting that students are struggling to meet academic standards.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $16,768 for the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average, the data suggests that the resources are not translating into improved student outcomes. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.4 is also slightly higher than the state average, which may impact the level of individual attention and support students receive. Overall, the data paints a picture of a middle school facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance and serving a population with significant economic disadvantages.