Cal Young Middle School

www.calyoung.4j.lane.edu/

475 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cal Young Middle School, located in the Ferry Street Bridge area of Eugene, Oregon, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Eugene School District 4J, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The campus is designed to support early adolescents during a pivotal stage of their development, offering a diverse array of core academic subjects alongside opportunities for students to explore their interests through various electives and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Cal Young is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student participation and school spirit. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. With its commitment to academic excellence and a focus on building positive relationships between staff, students, and families, Cal Young serves as a central hub for learning and development within the Eugene community.

475

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cal Young Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	65
Black	14
Asian	14
Two or More	55
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
320 (67.4%)
Hispanic
65 (13.7%)
Two or More
55 (11.6%)
Black
14 (2.9%)
Asian
14 (2.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)790-6400
Website:	http://www.calyoung.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
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 6 152

Grade 7 164

Grade 8 159

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cal Young Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	152
Grade 7	164
Grade 8	159

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cal Young Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	48.8%
Male	243	51.2%

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