Waldo Middle School

Waldo Middle School is located at 2805 Lansing Ave NE in the East Salem area. The school serves grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 915 students. There is a student–teacher ratio of 20:1. Math proficiency is 10% while reading proficiency is 25%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male students. The school culture is focused on positive community engagement and academic commitment. Staff members work hard to create a sense of unity across a very diverse student population. The school provides numerous resources to help students succeed regardless of their individual starting points. Local property listings range from $300,000 to $480,000. Feedback from parents indicates appreciation for the support provided during turnaround achievement efforts. Many families feel the school does an excellent job of celebrating small student successes regularly. Parents appreciate the safe and orderly environment that the administration maintains throughout the academic day. The school’s efforts to engage families through cultural nights and open houses are frequently mentioned in reviews. Waldo Middle School is striving to become one ofthe best middle schools in Oregon.

Waldo Middle School students earned high honors at the 2025 Turnaround Achievement Awards for choosing to overcome personal challenges and committing to a path of positive community engagement.

Q1. How does Waldo Middle School help students who are having trouble with their schoolwork catch up with their classmates?

Ans. The school has specific times during the day for extra help, small group lessons, and online learning platforms where students can practice more.

Q2. What kinds of elective classes does Waldo Middle School offer so that students can learn about different things?

Ans. There are a lot of electives that are meant to keep students interested, such as art, technology exploration, drama, personal fitness, and introductory courses in different world languages.

Q3. Does Waldo Middle School have a working Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that works closely with the school administration?

Ans. Yes, the active PTA meets on a regular basis to plan volunteer work, raise money for school supplies, and give feedback to school leaders.

Q4. What does Waldo Middle School do to help students with their mental health and emotional well-being?

Ans. The school has a full-time counselor, a school nurse, and trained staff who can help students find mental health resources.

Q5. Do students at Waldo Middle School have a chance to play competitive sports or on a team?

Ans. Yes, throughout the school year, students can join different sports teams, such as basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and track.