School Overview
Linus Pauling Middle School, located in Corvallis, Oregon, serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Corvallis School District. Named after the Nobel Prize-winning scientist and Corvallis native, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It is committed to preparing students for future academic success by balancing rigorous core instruction with a variety of elective opportunities, social-emotional learning, and extracurricular activities designed to engage the "whole child."

The school is widely recognized for its community-focused culture and its dedication to innovation in education. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, highlighting its curriculum standards, student resources, and ongoing efforts to integrate technology and collaborative projects into the daily classroom experience. By promoting values such as integrity, curiosity, and respect, Linus Pauling Middle School strives to create a safe, stimulating space where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive as they transition from childhood to their high school years.
768
Total Students
44.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linus Pauling Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White455
Hispanic198
Black12
Asian17
Two or More69
American Indian6
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    455 (60.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    198 (26.1 %)
  • Two or More
    69 (9.1 %)
  • Asian
    17 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    12 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Corvallis SD 509J
Phone: (541)757-5961
Website: http://linuspauling.csd509j.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 412
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 279
Grade 7 233
Grade 8 256

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Linus Pauling Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6279
Grade 7233
Grade 8256
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Linus Pauling Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37148.3%
Male38750.4%
Not Specified101.3%