Stephens Middle School

stephens.salkeiz.k12.or.us/

1,014 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stephens Middle School, located in Salem, Oregon, is part of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The institution emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build foundational skills for their future education.

Beyond the standard academic curriculum, Stephens Middle School fosters a vibrant school culture through various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students. The school is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, often utilizing community resources and family partnerships to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Stephens Middle School strives to prepare its students to be responsible and productive members of the broader Salem community.

1,014

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephens Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	733
Black	5
Asian	28
Two or More	45
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	33

Hispanic
733 (72.4%)
White
165 (16.3%)
Two or More
45 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
33 (3.3%)
Asian
28 (2.8%)
Black
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3442
Website:	http://stephens.salkeiz.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,014
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	900
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 6 347

Grade 7 333

Grade 8 334

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stephens Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	347
Grade 7	333
Grade 8	334

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stephens Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	476	46.9%
Male	537	53%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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