The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 15% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Warrenton Middle School
Warrenton Middle School is a regular public school serving grades six through eight in the coastal city of Warrenton, Oregon. It is part of the Warrenton-Hammond School District 30. The school opened in 2021 on a new campus east of the main highway, separate from the city's downtown core. With an enrollment that is modest for a middle school, it draws from a community that describes itself as a small fishing and logging town with a dispersed, multi-node layout. The school building itself is new, reflecting recent investment in educational infrastructure.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic minority and a smaller share of students identifying as two or more races. About two-fifths of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of economic need that sits roughly at the national average for a school of this type. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the public record, so a family seeking information on special education or language support services would want to inquire directly with the school.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-2025 school year, Warrenton Middle School's proficiency rates are soft across the tested subjects. In mathematics, the share of students meeting the state standard is low in each grade: below many schools in the state. English language arts results are somewhat stronger but still well below the state average, with a noticeable improvement from grade six to grade eight. Science results, tested only in grade eight, are also below typical levels. The school's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Clatsop County, making academic performance the clearest area where a family may want to explore further with the school.
Because this is the only school year of data available in our records, no multi-year trend could be assessed, so it is not possible to say whether these results are improving or declining. The school is relatively new, and its performance pattern may shift as it matures.
Warrenton itself is a low-density community where car travel is the norm. The city's economy is built around fishing, logging, and marine industry, and tourism related to nearby Fort Stevens State Park also plays a role. Housing values are roughly on par with the Oregon statewide median. The school sits on its own campus rather than in a downtown civic center, and the district has not reported any major recent changes to programming or operations.
For a family considering Warrenton Middle School, the main draws are a new facility and a small school setting in a quiet coastal town with access to outdoor recreation and active marine commerce. The school does not have a graduation rate because it does not serve high school grades. No public information was available on course offerings, extracurricular programs, or discipline statistics, so those aspects remain uncharacterized. The academic record as it stands is the central soft spot, and a parent would be wise to ask about instructional supports, curriculum alignment, and any improvement efforts underway.
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