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Linus Pauling Middle School

Corvallis SD 509J · Benton County · 1111 NW Cleveland Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330.0

(541)757-5961

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8/10
#55
Rank 55 out of 220
Top 25%
English Language Arts8/10 · #64 · 71st percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #44 · 80th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Linus Pauling Middle School sits in Corvallis, a college town anchored by Oregon State University, where an emphasis on science and learning runs through the whole community. The school's strong math scores reflect that culture well, making it a natural fit for families who value academic rigor and want their kids surrounded by peers who take school seriously. Corvallis itself is walkable, bike-friendly, and has a genuinely engaged local feel — the kind of place where middle school years can be both academically meaningful and grounded in a tight-knit neighborhood community.

Student Demographics

688 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
404 (59%)
Hispanic
179 (26%)
Multiple Races
60 (9%)
Asian
18 (3%)
African American
17 (2%)
Other
10 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged214 (31%)
Students with Disabilities98 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

712
Enrollment
38.82
Teachers (FTE)
18.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
24.5
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #74 · 67th percentile

83 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found