Best Public Middle Schools in 97301 (Salem, OR) (2026)

Best 97301 Oregon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,483 students in 97301, OR.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 97301, OR are Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Parrish Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 97301 have an score of 15% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97301, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97301, OR Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Howard Street Charter

Charter School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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10/

Top 5%

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625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408

Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 186:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #22.

Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 20%

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999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070

Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #33.

Parrish Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
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802 Capitol St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210

Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #44.

Waldo Middle School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
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2805 Lansing Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215

Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #55.

Roberts High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
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3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075

Gr: 7-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #66.

Houck Middle School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
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1155 Connecticut
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3446

Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: n/an/a

Oregon School For The Deaf

Special Education School

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999a Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 400-6180

Gr: K-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 97301 Oregon

97301, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

21st Century Community Schoolhouse High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

210 Liberty St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958

Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Fruitland Elementary School (Closed 2012)

6425 Fruitland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148

Gr: K-2 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Grant Community Middle School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151

Gr: K-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 222:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Oregon School For The Blind (Closed 2010)

Special Education School

700 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820

Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 97301, OR?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 97301, OR include Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Parrish Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 97301?

7 public middle schools are located in 97301.

What is the racial composition of students in 97301?

97301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).