Patton Middle School

patton.msd.k12.or.us

699 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Patton Middle School, located in McMinnville, Oregon, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the McMinnville School District. The school is committed to providing a balanced educational experience that emphasizes both rigorous academic preparation and the social-emotional development necessary for the middle school transition. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the staff works to ensure that students build foundational skills while exploring diverse interests before entering high school.

Beyond core academic instruction, Patton Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students beyond the classroom. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, encouraging parental involvement and clear communication between educators and families. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Patton aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and personal responsibility among its student body, helping them navigate the challenges of their middle school years in a safe and structured setting.

699

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	284
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	14
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	4

White
368 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
284 (41.0 %)
Two or More
14 (2.0 %)
American Indian
13 (1.9 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

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:	McMinnville SD 40
Phone:	(503)565-4500
Website:	http://patton.msd.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
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 6 222

Grade 7 248

Grade 8 229