Clara Brownell Middle School

cbms.umatilla.k12.or.us/

342 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clara Brownell Middle School, located in Umatilla, Oregon, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, focusing on the development of students during their crucial middle school years. As part of the Umatilla School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school, emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for students to explore their unique interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Clara Brownell Middle School places a high value on building a supportive and inclusive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize communication with families and encourage community involvement to help students succeed both socially and academically. By utilizing its digital platform to keep the community informed, the school maintains a transparent and accessible approach to education, aiming to inspire its students to become responsible, life-long learners within the Umatilla area.

342

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clara Brownell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	250
Black	3
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
250 (73.1%)
White
81 (23.7%)
Two or More
6 (1.8%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Umatilla SD 6R
Phone:	(541)922-6625
Website:	http://cbms.umatilla.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
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 7 128

Grade 8 100