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French Prairie Middle School

1025 N Boones Ferry Rd, Woodburn, OR 97071Woodburn SD 103 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
587
Students
Total enrolled
$19,559
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 36% vs nat'l
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 27% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 587 students in grades 06–08 in Woodburn, Oregon.
36% above average funding
District spends $19,559 per pupil, 36% 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

French Prairie Middle School is a large middle in Woodburn, Oregon, serving grades 06–08 with 587 students. The district invests $19,559 per student — 36% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at French Prairie Middle School

587
Total Students
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
30
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 Distribution288 male · 299 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 421 students
Student Composition
8%
90%
Asian1%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino90%
Multiracial1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 411353000844

Academic Outcomes at French Prairie 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 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97071

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,559Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,559
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,606
Student Support$3,716
Administration$2,347
Operations$2,934
Other$1,956
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,559 spent per student, an estimated $8,665 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
17%
State government
63.5%
Local (property tax)
17.3%
Federal programs
19.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,559/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
Heritage ElementaryLincoln Elementary SchoolWashington Elementary SchoolNellie Muir Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Valor Middle School
↓
High School
Woodburn Success
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyMarion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWoodburn SD 103 →
Phone: (971)983-3550
NCES ID: 411353000844
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Woodburn 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 Woodburn SD 103
Mid
Valor Middle School
630 students · 06–08
● 42 opp72% FRL
Elem
Heritage Elementary
618 students · KG–05
● 42 opp72% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary School
574 students · KG–05
● 42 opp73% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary School
438 students · KG–05
● 42 opp50% FRL
Elem
Nellie Muir Elementary School
435 students · KG–05
● 42 opp72% FRL
Elem
Woodburn Arthur Academy
145 students · KG–05
● 42 opp79% FRL
High
Woodburn Success
79 students · 07–12
● 42 opp68% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1025 N Boones Ferry Rd, Woodburn, OR 97071
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.