Middle Schools in David Douglas School District 40

The David Douglas School District 40 in Oregon is home to three middle schools: Ron Russell Middle School, Floyd Light Middle School, and Alice Ott Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and face a range of challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism and underperformance on standardized tests compared to state averages.

Among the three schools, Alice Ott Middle School and Floyd Light Middle School stand out as the top performers. Alice Ott Middle School is ranked 210 out of 368 Oregon middle schools and has consistently higher test scores in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. Similarly, Floyd Light Middle School is ranked 198 out of 368 and outperforms the district and state in several subject areas, such as 7th grade Math.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all three middle schools reporting high rates of chronic absenteeism (34.3%) and underperforming the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the schools serve a population with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 76.2% to 76.74%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. While the district allocates relatively high spending per student, ranging from $22,209 to $23,400, the academic performance data suggests that these resources may not be translating into improved student outcomes.