Philomath Middle School

2021 Chapel Dr
Philomath, OR 97370

www.philomathsd.net

351 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Philomath Middle School, located in the small, close-knit community of Philomath, Oregon, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Philomath School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of early adolescents. The staff emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond the classroom, Philomath Middle School promotes a culture of engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and school-wide events. By leveraging its position within a smaller community, the school maintains strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families, ensuring that every student is seen and supported. With a focus on preparing productive, thoughtful citizens, the institution strives to provide a safe, challenging, and vibrant learning atmosphere that reflects the values of the broader Philomath area.

351

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philomath Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	41
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	28

White
278 (79.2%)
Hispanic
41 (11.7%)
Two or More
28 (8.0%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (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:	Philomath SD 17J
Phone:	(541)929-3167
Website:	http://www.philomathsd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
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 6 114

Grade 7 119

Grade 8 118