Middle Schools in Centennial School District 28J

The Centennial School District 28J in Oregon is home to two middle schools: Centennial Middle School and Oliver Middle. Both schools have consistently underperformed compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Centennial Middle School ranked 269 out of 371 Oregon middle schools in 2023-2024 and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while Oliver Middle ranked 353 out of 371 and is rated 0 out of 5 stars. The schools' 8th-grade proficiency rates in 2023-2024 were significantly below the state averages, with Centennial Middle School at 30.5% in ELA, 21.6% in Math, and 17.1% in Science, and Oliver Middle even lower at 21.7% in ELA, 8.5% in Math, and 7.4% in Science.

Both schools serve a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at around 68%, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic performance. Additionally, the relatively high spending per student at Centennial Middle School ($15,340) and the student-teacher ratios of over 21 at both schools indicate potential issues with the efficient allocation of resources within the district. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the academic challenges faced by students in the Centennial School District 28J.