Spencer Butte Middle School

spencerbutte.4j.lane.edu/

328 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Spencer Butte Middle School, located in the South Eugene area, is a key component of the Eugene School District 4J. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is well-regarded for maintaining a focus on academic rigor while emphasizing the social-emotional development of its students. Its curriculum is designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and foundational skills across core subjects.

Beyond the classroom, Spencer Butte is known for its strong sense of community and diverse extracurricular offerings, which often include sports, arts, and various student clubs. The school prides itself on creating an inclusive environment that supports individual learning needs and encourages students to engage actively with their community. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Spencer Butte strives to prepare its students to be thoughtful, well-rounded citizens within the Eugene-Springfield area.

328

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spencer Butte Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	31
Black	1
Asian	9
Two or More	29
American Indian	4

White
254 (77.4%)
Hispanic
31 (9.5%)
Two or More
29 (8.8%)
Asian
9 (2.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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)790-8300
Website:	http://spencerbutte.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
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 98

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Spencer Butte Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	98
Grade 7	102
Grade 8	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Spencer Butte Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	50.3%
Male	163	49.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th