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Newport Middle School

825 NE 7th St, Newport, OR 97365Lincoln County SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
475
Students
Total enrolled
$17,451
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
20.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 33% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 475 students in grades 06–08 in Newport, Oregon.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,451 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Newport Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Newport, Oregon, serving grades 06–08 with 475 students. The district invests $17,451 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Newport Middle School

475
Total Students
20.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution229 male · 246 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 340 students
Student Composition
51%
37%
Asian1%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino37%
Black1%
Multiracial7%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410750000661

Academic Outcomes at Newport Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97365

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,451Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,451
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,679
Student Support$3,316
Administration$2,094
Operations$2,618
Other$1,745
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,451 spent per student, an estimated $7,731 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
54%
State government
31.1%
Local (property tax)
53.7%
Federal programs
15.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,451/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Taft Elementary SchoolToledo Elementary SchoolSam Case ElementaryYaquina View Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
Taft Middle SchoolToledo Jr. HighWaldport Middle School
↓
High School
Newport High SchoolTaft High SchoolWaldport High SchoolToledo Senior High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyLincoln County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLincoln County SD →
Phone: (541)265-6601
NCES ID: 410750000661
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Newport seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lincoln County SD
High
Newport High School
624 students · 09–12
● 42 opp70% FRL
High
Taft High School
464 students · 09–12
● 39 opp108% FRL
Elem
Taft Elementary School
453 students · 03–06
● 39 opp71% FRL
Elem
Toledo Elementary School
386 students · KG–06
● 38 opp70% FRL
Elem
Sam Case Elementary
386 students · 03–05
● 42 opp70% FRL
Elem
Yaquina View Elementary
337 students · KG–02
● 42 opp70% FRL
Elem
Oceanlake Elementary School
290 students · KG–02
● 39 opp70% FRL
Elem
Crestview Heights School
279 students · KG–06
● 41 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
825 NE 7th St, Newport, OR 97365
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.