Seaside High School is a public high school in Seaside, Oregon, United States. A new combined middle and high school was completed in 2021, high up on a ridge, as the old school was in a tsunami zone.
Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Seaside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seaside Middle School's student population of 360 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
White, Red, Columbia blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
School Motto
Preparing all Students for a Productive Future
School Rankings
Seaside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seaside Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
61%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Seagulls
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seaside Middle School's ranking?
Seaside Middle School is ranked #974 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Seaside Middle School often compared to?
Seaside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Astoria Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Seaside Middle School?
360 students attend Seaside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Seaside Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seaside Middle School?
Seaside Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Seaside Middle School offer ?
Seaside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seaside Middle School part of?
Seaside Middle School is part of Seaside SD 10 School District.
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