JANE GOODALL ENVIRONMENTAL MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL

Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is a public charter middle school that is part of the Salem-Keizer SD 24J school district, located in Salem, OR with about 99 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 4 teachers, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School (JGEEMS) is a specialized public charter school located in Salem, Oregon, serving students in grades 6 through 8. Named after the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, the school is built upon a philosophy of environmental stewardship, hands-on experiential learning, and community engagement. Its curriculum is uniquely integrated, often blending core academic subjects with real-world ecological projects, field studies, and a strong emphasis on sustainability and wildlife conservation.

The school is designed to foster a sense of responsibility toward the natural world while maintaining high academic standards. By utilizing the local landscape as an extension of the classroom, JGEEMS encourages students to think critically about environmental issues and their roles as global citizens. The school community promotes values of empathy, integrity, and active participation, aiming to prepare middle schoolers not only for high school success but for a lifelong commitment to preserving and protecting the planet.

For more information, contact Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School at (503) 399-7070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.