Lorna Byrne Middle School

Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
101 S Junction Ave
Cave Junction, OR 97523
307 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Lorna Byrne Middle School, located in the rural community of Cave Junction, Oregon, serves as a primary educational hub for the surrounding Illinois Valley. As part of the Three Rivers School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic growth with the social-emotional development of early adolescents. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a range of core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities intended to engage students in both their local community and the broader academic world.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique landscape of Southern Oregon, reflecting the values and needs of the Cave Junction area. By emphasizing community involvement and utilizing the resources provided by the Three Rivers School District, Lorna Byrne Middle School focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills. Through its commitment to accessibility and student success, the school serves as a cornerstone for education in the region, aiming to empower its diverse student body to succeed in their future endeavors.
307
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    229 (74.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (12.4 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (8.5 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Phone: (541)592-2163
Website: http://www.threerivers.k12.or.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 316
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 70
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 75
Grade 8 84
Gender Ratio