Banks Middle School

www.banks.k12.or.us/

254 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Banks Middle School, located in the small, tight-knit community of Banks, Oregon, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the region. As part of the Banks School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By balancing traditional curriculum with modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its middle-level students for the challenges of high school and beyond, while maintaining the personalized feel that comes with being situated in a close-knit rural town.

The school prides itself on being a central pillar of the Banks community, encouraging active participation from students, staff, and families alike. With a focus on developing well-rounded individuals, the institution provides opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and academic programs. By prioritizing strong communication between home and school, Banks Middle School cultivates a collaborative culture that supports student success, character development, and a strong sense of school pride.

254

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banks Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	28
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

White
208 (81.9%)
Hispanic
28 (11.0%)
Two or More
9 (3.5%)
Black
4 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Banks SD 13
Phone:	(503)324-3111
Website:	http://www.banks.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
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 81

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 91