Harbor Lights Middle School

Bandon SD 54
390 9th St SW
Bandon, OR 97411
207 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Harbor Lights Middle School, located in Bandon, Oregon, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Bandon School District. Situated along the scenic southern Oregon coast, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary education and high school. Its curriculum is designed to meet the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to foster critical thinking and personal responsibility within a small-town community atmosphere.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth in extracurricular activities. By leveraging its connection to the broader Bandon school community, Harbor Lights Middle School encourages students to engage with their local environment while preparing for the academic rigors of high school. Families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or contact information can find further details on their official district website.
207
Total Students
11.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    155 (74.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (15.0 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (9.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Bandon SD 54
Phone: (541)347-4415
Website: http://www.bandon.k12.or.us/harbor-lights-middle-school/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 207
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 175
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 56
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 58
Gender Ratio