SPENCER BUTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Spencer Butte Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Eugene SD 4J school district, located in Eugene, OR with about 440 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Spencer Butte Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Spencer Butte Middle School, located in the South Eugene area, is a key component of the Eugene School District 4J. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is well-regarded for maintaining a focus on academic rigor while emphasizing the social-emotional development of its students. Its curriculum is designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and foundational skills across core subjects.

Beyond the classroom, Spencer Butte is known for its strong sense of community and diverse extracurricular offerings, which often include sports, arts, and various student clubs. The school prides itself on creating an inclusive environment that supports individual learning needs and encourages students to engage actively with their community. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Spencer Butte strives to prepare its students to be thoughtful, well-rounded citizens within the Eugene-Springfield area.

For more information, contact Spencer Butte Middle School at (541) 790-8300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 E 43rd Ave
Eugene, OR 97405-3999
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SPENCER BUTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Eugene, OR with about 440 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oregon

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Eugene SD 4J
Total Students:
440
Teachers:
17.79
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 440 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SPENCER BUTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.0%
Hispanic/Latino
10.9%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian
5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.