Nyssa Middle School

nms.nyssa.k12.or.us/

289 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nyssa Middle School, located at 101 S 11th St in Nyssa, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Nyssa School District, the institution is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school years. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum designed to build essential skills in core subjects, while encouraging social responsibility and active participation in the school community.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and community members, providing transparent communication regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and leveraging local resources, Nyssa Middle School strives to create an inclusive environment where students are challenged to reach their potential. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school remains a vital pillar of the Nyssa area, dedicated to supporting the success of its diverse student body.

289

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nyssa Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	209
Black	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
209 (72.3 %)
White
77 (26.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
Black
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:	Nyssa SD 26
Phone:	(541)372-3891
Website:	http://nms.nyssa.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
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 97

Grade 8 93