Cheldelin Middle School

cheldelin.csd509j.net/

488 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cheldelin Middle School, located in Corvallis, Oregon, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Corvallis School District 509J. Situated in the northern part of the city, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The curriculum is designed to help students transition from elementary school to high school, offering a variety of core subjects alongside exploratory courses that encourage students to discover new interests and develop critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Cheldelin Middle School promotes an inclusive culture that values diversity and active student engagement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, providing students with opportunities to build leadership skills and form strong peer connections outside the classroom. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local Corvallis community to ensure a well-rounded and collaborative educational experience.

488

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheldelin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	66
Black	11
Asian	28
Two or More	48
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
324 (67.1%)
Hispanic
66 (13.7%)
Two or More
48 (9.9%)
Asian
28 (5.8%)
Black
11 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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:	Corvallis SD 509J
Phone:	(541)757-5971
Website:	http://cheldelin.csd509j.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
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 6 153

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 189