Waldo Middle School

www.waldomustangs.org/

1,166 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Waldo Middle School, located in Salem, Oregon, serves a diverse community of students as part of the Salem-Keizer Public School District. As a "Mustang" community, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, social-emotional development, and building a safe, inclusive environment where students can thrive during their transitional middle school years. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum supported by various extracurricular activities and sports, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Salem community, focusing on strong communication with families to foster student success. Their official website serves as a vital hub for parents and guardians, providing access to essential resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and staff contact information. Through a combination of focused classroom instruction and a dedication to student well-being, Waldo Middle School strives to cultivate a culture of curiosity and mutual respect among its student body.

1,166

Total Students

62.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waldo Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	843
Black	18
Asian	20
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	86

Hispanic
843 (72.5 %)
White
161 (13.9 %)
Pacific Islander
86 (7.4 %)
Two or More
32 (2.8 %)
Asian
20 (1.7 %)
Black
18 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3215
Website:	http://www.waldomustangs.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	896
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 6 374

Grade 7 389

Grade 8 403

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waldo Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	374
Grade 7	389
Grade 8	403

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waldo Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	592	50.8%
Male	570	48.9%
Not Specified	4	0.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th