Straub Middle School

1920 Wilmington Ave NW
Salem, OR 97304

(503)399-2030

straub.salkeiz.k12.or.us/

561 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Straub Middle School, located in West Salem, Oregon, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

The school community is characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and student engagement, often emphasizing the importance of school spirit and extracurricular participation. Through various programs, athletic teams, and clubs, Straub provides a space for students to explore their interests and build lasting connections with peers and staff. As a central hub for the West Salem community, the school encourages family involvement and maintains a focus on preparing students to be responsible, capable, and lifelong learners within the broader Salem-Keizer school system.

561

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Straub Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	118
Black	11
Asian	19
Two or More	40
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

White
360 (64.4 %)
Hispanic
118 (21.1 %)
Two or More
40 (7.2 %)
Asian
19 (3.4 %)
Black
11 (2.0 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)

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)399-2030
Website:	http://straub.salkeiz.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
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 6 177

Grade 7 192

Grade 8 192

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Straub Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	177
Grade 7	192
Grade 8	192

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Straub Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	274	48.8%
Male	285	50.8%
Not Specified	2	0.4%

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