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Duniway Middle School

575 NW Michelbook Ln, McMinnville, OR 97128McMinnville SD 40
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
806
Students
Total enrolled
$15,806
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
10% vs nat'l
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
9% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
21% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 806 students in grades 06–08 in McMinnville, Oregon.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,806 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Duniway Middle School is a large middle in McMinnville, Oregon, serving grades 06–08 with 806 students. The district invests $15,806 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Duniway Middle School

806
Total Students
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution414 male · 389 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 534 students
Student Composition
59%
33%
Asian1%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410801000540

Academic Outcomes at Duniway Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 25th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97128

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,806Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,806
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,955
Student Support$3,003
Administration$1,897
Operations$2,371
Other$1,581
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,806 spent per student, an estimated $7,002 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
29%
State government
59.3%
Local (property tax)
29.4%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyYamhill County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (503)565-4400
NCES ID: 410801000540
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in McMinnville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
575 NW Michelbook Ln, McMinnville, OR 97128
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.