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Happy Valley Middle School

13865 SE King Rd, Happy Valley, OR 97086North Clackamas SD 12 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,021
Students
Total enrolled
$20,786
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 45% vs nat'l
21.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 40% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,021 students in grades 06–08 in Happy Valley, Oregon.
45% above average funding
District spends $20,786 per pupil, 45% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Happy Valley Middle School is a very large middle in Happy Valley, Oregon, serving grades 06–08 with 1,021 students. The district invests $20,786 per student — 45% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Happy Valley Middle School

1,021
Total Students
21.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution545 male · 475 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 252 students
Student Composition
20%
53%
13%
10%
Asian20%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black3%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410883001782

Academic Outcomes at Happy Valley Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 73th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97086

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,786Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,786
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,146
Student Support$3,949
Administration$2,494
Operations$3,118
Other$2,079
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,786 spent per student, an estimated $9,208 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
47%
State government
45.8%
Local (property tax)
46.9%
Federal programs
7.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,786/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Scouters Mountain ElementaryBeatrice Morrow Cannady ElementaryHappy Valley Elementary SchoolOregon Trail Elementary School
+15 more
↓
Middle
Rock Creek Middle SchoolAlder Creek Middle SchoolRowe Middle School
↓
High School
Adrienne C. Nelson High SchoolClackamas High SchoolPutnam High SchoolMilwaukie High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyClackamas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNorth Clackamas SD 12 →
Phone: (503)353-1920
NCES ID: 410883001782
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Happy Valley seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
Putnam High School
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High
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Mid
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Mid
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Mid
Rowe Middle School
722 students · 06–08
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Elem
Scouters Mountain Elementary
546 students · KG–05
● 48 opp20% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
13865 SE King Rd, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.