St Helens Middle School

shms.sthelens.k12.or.us

563 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

St. Helens Middle School, located at 354 N 15th St in St. Helens, Oregon, serves as a key educational institution within the St. Helens School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The facility functions as a hub for academic growth, focusing on core curriculum development while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular opportunities.

The school’s mission emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals by promoting both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By utilizing resources provided through the St. Helens School District, the middle school strives to prepare its students for future success through collaborative teaching methods and community engagement. Families and community members can stay connected with the school’s latest updates, academic calendars, and administrative policies by visiting their official website at http://www.sthelens.k12.or.us/Domain/219.

563

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St Helens Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	74
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	42
American Indian	11

White
422 (75.1%)
Hispanic
74 (13.2%)
Two or More
42 (7.5%)
American Indian
11 (2.0%)
Black
8 (1.4%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)

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:	St Helens SD 502
Phone:	(503)366-7300
Website:	http://shms.sthelens.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
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 6 181

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 203