Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School

Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is 999B Locust Ave NE in Salem. This school has 94 students in grades 6 through 8. The student–teacher ratio is 17:1. State data reports 47% math proficiency and 62% reading proficiency levels. The gender mix is 40% female and 60% male students. The climate is friendly and encourages people to help others and be aware of what's going on in the world. Through field-based learning and research projects, students are encouraged to care for their local environment. Because the school has so few students, each middle school student on campus gets a very personalized experience. In the area around here, homes cost between $290,000 and $460,000. Parents often say that hands-on research and teachers who are very involved are good things. Students gain a strong sense of purpose and responsibility by focusing on environmental science. Families like the special partnerships with local groups that make the state curriculum better. Many parents have written reviews that talk about how hard the school is academically and how caring the staff is. In Oregon, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School is one of the best middle school.

Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School students and staff held a moving memorial tree-planting ceremony in late 2025, dedicating an Oregon white oak to honor the legacy of their namesake and her global conservation mission.

Q1. What makes the environmental focus at Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School different from science classes at regular public schools?

Ans. The curriculum emphasizes field research, local environmental initiatives, and direct mentorship with professional scientists and conservationists.

Q2. Do students at Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School have to spend a lot of time learning outside of school?

Ans. Yes, field studies that happen outside of school are a normal part of the school day. This lets students learn directly from the ecosystems and nature around them.

Q3. How does the Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School work with groups in the area, like the Oregon Zoo or aquarium?

Ans. Students do research projects together, go on trips to learn, and sometimes have virtual meetings with expert staff from partner organizations.

Q4. What is the usual number of students in a class or learning group at Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School?

Ans. There aren't a lot of students, so the classes are small. This helps students get to know each other and learn in a way that works best for them.

Q5. Is there a chance for students at Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School to show off their environmental research to the public?

Ans. Yes, students often show off their project and research results at science fairs, community events, and even meetings of the local government.