Serving 526 students in grades 6-8, Memorial 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 15% (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%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial Middle School's student population of 526 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memorial Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Middle School is 0.47, 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 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
70%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Memorial Middle School is ranked #974 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Memorial Middle School often compared to?
Memorial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Albany Middle School, Calapooia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% 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 Memorial Middle School?
526 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Memorial Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Memorial Middle School offer ?
Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
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