Chehalem Valley Middle School

www.newberg.k12.or.us/chehalemvalley

422 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chehalem Valley Middle School, located in Newberg, Oregon, is a key component of the Newberg Public School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of early adolescents. The curriculum is comprehensive, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with a variety of elective opportunities that allow students to explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond its academic offerings, Chehalem Valley Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student development. The school prides itself on cultivating a culture of inclusivity and responsibility, encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities, athletics, and leadership opportunities that prepare them for success in high school and beyond. By focusing on the "whole child," the school aims to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where both staff and students work together to maintain high standards of learning and character development.

422

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chehalem Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	58
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
321 (76.1%)
Hispanic
58 (13.7%)
Two or More
30 (7.1%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Newberg SD 29J
Phone:	(503)554-4600
Website:	http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/chehalemvalley
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
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 6 137

Grade 7 143

Grade 8 142