For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 343 students in 97862, OR.
The top ranked public middle school in 97862, OR is Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 97862 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97862, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97862, OR ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Sw 2nd Ave
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
97862, Oregon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Grades: 2-3
| 265 students
129 Se 15th St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Grades: K-1
| 254 students
Pleasant View School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
52274 Pleasant View
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 97862, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 97862, OR include Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97862?
1 public middle schools are located in 97862.
What is the racial composition of students in 97862?
97862 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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