Serving 559 students in grades 6-8, Ponderosa Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ponderosa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ponderosa Middle School's student population of 559 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa Middle School is 0.59, which is more 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
#505 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
59%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Ponderosa Middle School's ranking?
Ponderosa Middle School is ranked #505 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Ponderosa Middle School?
559 students attend Ponderosa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ponderosa Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponderosa Middle School?
Ponderosa Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ponderosa Middle School offer ?
Ponderosa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ponderosa Middle School part of?
Ponderosa Middle School is part of Klamath Falls City Schools School District.
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