Philomath Middle School
Philomath, OR · Philomath SD 17J
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, small
84th of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 60%▼ Declining
2021 Chapel Dr, Philomath, OR 97370
(541)929-3167NCES ID 410960000023Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Philomath Middle School 84th of 208 Oregon middle schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 305 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 344 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.5% | 82.0% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 8.4% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 8.1% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $528K in zip 97370 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Philomath Middle School in?
Philomath Middle School is part of the Philomath SD 17J district in Philomath, Oregon.
Is Philomath Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Philomath Middle School 84th of 208 Oregon middle schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Philomath Middle School?
White 82%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 8% (344 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Philomath Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97370 is $528K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.