Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, South 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 32% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Middle School's student population of 610 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Middle School is 0.37, 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)32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
78%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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 schools are South Middle School often compared to?
South Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend South Middle School?
610 students attend South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Middle School?
South Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Middle School offer ?
South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Middle School part of?
South Middle School is part of Grants Pass SD 7 School District.
School Reviews
3 4/21/2020
The academics at this school used to be great until they made a bunch of unnecessary changes like getting rid of advanced classes; now kids really don't care about school at all. The school itself is very old, and the hallways are very overcrowded. However, this school isn't all bad, there are plenty of extracurricular activities to choose from, and our Brain Bowl team made it to the finals twice.
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