Scio Middle School

sms.scio.k12.or.us/

162 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Scio Middle School, located in the rural community of Scio, Oregon, serves as a central pillar for the local district's secondary education. As part of the Scio School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By focusing on the unique needs of students during their formative middle school years, the institution aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness through a balanced curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Scio Middle School emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and promoting a culture of school spirit. Its location in the heart of the Willamette Valley allows the school to maintain a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families collaborate closely to ensure student success. For those looking to connect with the school or view specific academic resources, the district provides detailed information, including handbooks and activity calendars, through their official website.

162

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scio Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	22
Two or More	7
American Indian	4

White
129 (79.6%)
Hispanic
22 (13.6%)
Two or More
7 (4.3%)
American Indian
4 (2.5%)

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:	Scio SD 95
Phone:	(503)394-3271
Website:	http://sms.scio.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
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 56

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 49