At a glance
Reported students
480
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon middle enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
La Grande Middle School: 480 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 492
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about La Grande Middle School
La Grande Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in La Grande. It is one of 5 current school records connected to La Grande SD 1. NCES reports 480 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 477 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, close to the Oregon median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.2%) and multiracial (7.5%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking La Grande Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.2%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black0.2%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.8%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in La Grande SD 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
403 reported students
La Grande High School
High · Grades 09–12
604 reported students
Island City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
293 reported students
Greenwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
234 reported students
Public schools near La Grande Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande High School High · La Grande SD 1 | 09–12 | 604 | 0.2 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · La Grande SD 1 | KG–05 | 403 | 0.2 mi |
| Greenwood Elementary School Elementary · La Grande SD 1 | KG–05 | 234 | 1 mi |
| Island City Elementary School Elementary · La Grande SD 1 | KG–05 | 293 | 2.7 mi |
| RiverBend High School High · ODE YCEP District | 09–12 | 3 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about La Grande Middle School
What grades does La Grande Middle School serve?
La Grande Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in La Grande SD 1.
How many students attend La Grande Middle School?
La Grande Middle School reported 480 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 209 Oregon middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 492 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at La Grande Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 480 students and 25.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is La Grande Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
La Grande Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on La Grande SD 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of La Grande Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is La Grande Middle School in?
La Grande Middle School is part of La Grande SD 1, based in La Grande, OR, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near La Grande Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include La Grande High School (0.2 mi), Central Elementary School (0.2 mi), Greenwood Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.