Siuslaw Middle School

Siuslaw SD 97J
2525 Oak St
Florence, OR 97439
270 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Siuslaw Middle School, located in the coastal community of Florence, Oregon, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Siuslaw School District 97J. Situated on Oak Street, the school acts as a vital educational hub for the local area, focusing on the transitional academic and social development of early adolescents. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while emphasizing core subjects, character development, and community engagement.

Beyond standard academics, the school reflects the unique character of the Florence area, often integrating local community values into its educational programming. By maintaining a dedicated online presence through the district website, Siuslaw Middle School provides parents and students with essential resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. The institution remains dedicated to its mission of helping students achieve their personal best while navigating the critical middle school years.
270
Total Students
22.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    214 (79.3 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (10.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (6.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Siuslaw SD 97J
Phone: (541)997-8241
Website: http://www.siuslaw.k12.or.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
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 93
Grade 7 89
Grade 8 88
Gender Ratio