For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public middle schools serving 14,874 students in Marion County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, OR are Evergreen Elementary School, Victor Point Elementary School and Pratum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3727 Cascade Hwy Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Victor Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1175 Victor Point Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4987
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Pratum Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8995 Sunnyview Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 186:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Bethany Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11824 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Gr: K-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Sublimity Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
431 Main St
Sublimity, OR 97385
(503) 769-2459
Sublimity, OR 97385
(503) 769-2459
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Frontier Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Douglas Ave # 9
Gervais, OR 97026
(541) 306-1395
Gervais, OR 97026
(541) 306-1395
Gr: K-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Ninety-one School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5811 S Whiskey Hill Rd
Hubbard, OR 97032
(503) 263-7110
Hubbard, OR 97032
(503) 263-7110
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Silver Crest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Loar Rd Se
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4428
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Judson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Cascade Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8030
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Scotts Mills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 First St
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Scotts Mills, OR 97375
(503) 873-4394
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Samuel Brown Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Central Howell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8832 Silverton Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4818
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4818
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mt Angel Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
460 E Marquam St
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6137
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6137
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Silverton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 Schlador Street
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5317
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-5317
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Whiteaker Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1605 Lockhaven Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Crossler Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Davis Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
Butte Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37569 S Hwy 213
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 829-6803
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 829-6803
Gr: K-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2222.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20449 Main St Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2541
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2541
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2323.
William P Lord High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2630 N Pacific Hwy, Bldg 3
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2501
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2501
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Pringle Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2525.
Stayton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Shaff Rd
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2198
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2198
Gr: 4-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2626.
Claggett Creek Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Alder Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3701
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3701
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2727.
Parrish Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
802 Capitol St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
North Marion Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20246 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7118
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7118
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2929.
Gervais Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3030.
Stephens Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4962 Haysville Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3442
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3442
Gr: 6-8 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3131.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2180 Talbot Rd Se
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3232.
Waldo Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Lansing Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3333.
French Prairie Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1025 N Boones Ferry Rd
Woodburn, OR 97071
(971) 983-3550
Woodburn, OR 97071
(971) 983-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
Valor Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 Parr Rd
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2750
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
Woodburn Success
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 Young St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6185
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6185
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Marion County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21st Century Community Schoolhouse High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 Liberty St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1515 Saginaw St S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Gr: K-2 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Barbara Roberts High School And Secondary Programs (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4071 Winema Pl, Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
6580 State St
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Gr: 3-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
10327 River Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Gr: K-1 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
6425 Fruitland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Gr: K-2 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Grant Community Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Gr: K-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 222:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
5774 Hazel Green Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Gr: K-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
7495 Portland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
6023 B St
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Gr: K-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
4950 Silverton Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
7990 Wheatland Rd North
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Gr: Inquire with school
12465 Meridian Rd North
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Gr: K-8
Oregon School For The Blind (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
700 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
2450 Strong Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
6974 Bates Rd South
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
West Salem Language Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 12024
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Gr: K-3 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, OR include Evergreen Elementary School, Victor Point Elementary School and Pratum Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County?
38 public middle schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marion County include: Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School vs. Howard Street Charter, Stayton Middle School vs. Sublimity Elementary School, Parrish Middle School vs. Waldo Middle School
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