Fern Ridge Middle School

www.fernridge.k12.or.us/fernridgems/

291 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fern Ridge Middle School, located in the rural community of Elmira, Oregon, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Fern Ridge School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically engaging environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on both rigorous core curriculum and personal development, the school aims to help students navigate the unique social and intellectual challenges of their early adolescent years.

In addition to its classroom offerings, Fern Ridge Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong connections with the local Elmira and Veneta communities, creating a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students. By prioritizing character development alongside academic achievement, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to succeed.

291

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fern Ridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	30
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
242 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
30 (10.3 %)
Two or More
13 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Fern Ridge SD 28J
Phone:	(541)935-8230
Website:	http://www.fernridge.k12.or.us/fernridgems/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
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 6 99

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 103