Vernonia Middle School
Vernonia, OR · Vernonia SD 47J
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
144th of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 31%▲ Improving
1000 Missouri Ave, Vernonia, OR 97064
(503)429-1333NCES ID 411293001673Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Vernonia Middle School 144th of 208 Oregon middle schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 119 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 133 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2006, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 82.0% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 9.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 6.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.8% | 1.5% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2006. 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 $388K in zip 97064 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Vernonia Middle School in?
Vernonia Middle School is part of the Vernonia SD 47J district in Vernonia, Oregon.
Is Vernonia Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vernonia Middle School 144th of 208 Oregon middle schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Vernonia Middle School?
White 82%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 6%, American Indian 2% (133 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vernonia Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97064 is $388K 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.