Middle Schools in Scio School District 95

Scio School District 95 in Oregon contains a single middle school, Scio Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school has higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has been declining in recent years and remains below the district and state averages, particularly in core subjects like Mathematics and Science.

Scio Middle School has a statewide ranking that has dropped from 153rd out of 380 Oregon middle schools in 2022-2023 to 229th out of 368 in 2024-2025. Its proficiency rates on state assessments range from 15.9% to 41.4% across different grade levels and subject areas, with the lowest performance in 8th grade Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.7% in 2023-2024) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% in 2023-2024, indicating potential equity concerns and challenges in serving the needs of the student population.

Despite the higher resource allocation, Scio Middle School is not a standout performer in the region, and its academic outcomes suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by the school. Comparing the school's performance to the Scio School District 95 and the state of Oregon highlights the school's relative underperformance, particularly in core subject areas.