Serving 459 students in grades 6-8, Ashland Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Math Proficiency: 56%
- Reading Proficiency: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashland Middle School's student population of 459 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ashland Middle School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
72%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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 schools are Ashland Middle School often compared to?
Ashland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Ashland Middle School?
459 students attend Ashland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ashland Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland Middle School?
Ashland Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ashland Middle School offer ?
Ashland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashland Middle School part of?
Ashland Middle School is part of Ashland SD 5 School District.
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