Summary
Gervais Middle School is a public middle school in Gervais, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 184 students. The school is part of the Gervais School District 1, which is ranked 93 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gervais Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools, ranging from 220 to 343 out of 368-384 schools over the past 10 years, and has received a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Oregon middle schools. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state and district averages, often by a significant margin. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 36.7% in ELA, 18.3% in Math, and 13.3% in Science, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 28.9%, and 27.2%, respectively. Additionally, Gervais Middle School has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.3% to 38.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Compared to nearby middle schools in the Salem-Keizer and Silver Falls school districts, Gervais Middle School's performance is generally lower, with those schools tending to have higher rankings, proficiency rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. However, the school outperforms the middle schools in the Woodburn School District, which are among the lowest-performing in the state. Addressing the challenges faced by Gervais Middle School, such as high chronic absenteeism and low academic achievement, through targeted interventions and a focus on improving the overall school climate and support systems, could be crucial steps in helping the school and its students reach their full potential.
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