Scappoose Middle School

52265 Columbia River Hwy
Scappoose, OR 97056

www.scappoosek12.org/sms

313 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Scappoose Middle School, located in Scappoose, Oregon, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Scappoose School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community connection. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Scappoose Middle School places a strong focus on the holistic development of its students. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which help build character, teamwork, and school spirit. With a mission rooted in creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school works closely with families and the local Scappoose community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their formative middle school years.

313

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scappoose Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	36
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
244 (78.7 %)
Hispanic
36 (11.6 %)
Two or More
23 (7.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
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:	Scappoose SD 1J
Phone:	(971)200-8004
Website:	http://www.scappoosek12.org/sms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 7 144

Grade 8 169