Serving 609 students in grades 6-8, Joseph Lane Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Lane Middle School's student population of 609 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph Lane Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Lane Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
73%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Lane Middle School's ranking?
Joseph Lane Middle School is ranked #431 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Joseph Lane Middle School?
609 students attend Joseph Lane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Joseph Lane Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Lane Middle School?
Joseph Lane Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph Lane Middle School offer ?
Joseph Lane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joseph Lane Middle School part of?
Joseph Lane Middle School is part of Douglas County SD 4 School District.
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