Ontario Middle School

www.ontario.k12.or.us/index.php?id=10

378 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ontario Middle School, located in Ontario, Oregon, serves the local community as a key educational institution within the Ontario School District 8C. Situated at 573 SW 2nd Ave, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent student body. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, emphasizing core subjects while preparing students for the rigors of secondary education through a structured and supportive framework.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant value on community engagement and student well-being. By utilizing its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. As a central fixture in the Malheur County area, Ontario Middle School strives to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for their future educational journeys.

378

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

125.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ontario Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	228
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
228 (60.3 %)
White
126 (33.3 %)
Two or More
16 (4.2 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Ontario SD 8C
Phone:	(541)889-5377
Website:	http://www.ontario.k12.or.us/index.php?id=10
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
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 7 190

Grade 8 188