Welches Middle School

Oregon Trail SD 46
24903 E Salmon River Rd
Welches, OR 97067
89 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Welches Middle School, located in the scenic community of Welches, Oregon, serves as a central hub for students in the Mount Hood corridor. As part of the Oregon Trail School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. The campus is situated in a unique rural setting, which often informs the school's focus on community connection, outdoor appreciation, and providing a supportive, small-school atmosphere for its students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a variety of core subjects alongside opportunities for exploration in elective areas. By emphasizing the Oregon Trail School District’s mission of cultivating lifelong learners, Welches Middle School encourages students to engage actively in their education and their local community. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a commitment to personalized student growth, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued while developing the skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.
89
Total Students
4.2
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
161.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    69 (77.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (14.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (5.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Oregon Trail SD 46
Phone: (503)622-3165
Website: http://www.oregontrailschools.com/Domain/16
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 144
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 29
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 35
Gender Ratio