Waldo Middle School
Salem, OR · Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
188th of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 10%· Stable
2805 Lansing Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
(503)399-3215NCES ID 411082000814Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Waldo Middle School 188th of 208 Oregon middle schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 10th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 947 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,035 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.9% | 70.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 20.9% | 14.4% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.4% | 8.2% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 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 $375K in zip 97301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Waldo Middle School
- #22Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.2 mi away · charter22nd of 208
ELA 58% ▲34 · Math 48% ▲33Compare - #165Parrish Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.7 mi away165th of 208
ELA 31% ▲7 · Math 19% ▲4Compare - #152Claggett Creek Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.7 mi away152nd of 208
ELA 33% ▲9 · Math 21% ▲6Compare - #13Howard Street CharterSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 2 mi away · charter13th of 208
ELA 68% ▲44 · Math 51% ▲36Compare - #195Stephens Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 2.7 mi away195th of 208
ELA 22% ▼2 · Math 12% ▼3Compare - #63Walker Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.1 mi away63rd of 208
ELA 49% ▲25 · Math 31% ▲16Compare - #93Whiteaker Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.2 mi away93rd of 208
ELA 41% ▲17 · Math 28% ▲13Compare - #196Houck Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 3.4 mi away196th of 208
ELA 22% ▼2 · Math 10% ▼5Compare
What school district is Waldo Middle School in?
Waldo Middle School is part of the Salem-Keizer SD 24J district in Salem, Oregon.
Is Waldo Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Waldo Middle School 188th of 208 Oregon middle schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Waldo Middle School?
Hispanic 71%, White 14%, Pacific Islander 8%, Two or more races 3% (1,035 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Waldo Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97301 is $375K 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.