Lincoln Savage Middle School

8551 New Hope Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 283 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Savage 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 17% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Lincoln Savage Middle School serves the southeastern part of Grants Pass, OR, covering an area of approximately 302.6 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 15-20 minutes and an average distance of 9 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school is about 24.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lincoln Savage Middle School's student population of 283 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
283 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Lincoln Savage Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Savage Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#845 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

17%
31%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
11%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
2%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
80%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.35

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
51.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
67%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
7%

Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Savage Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln Savage Middle School is ranked #845 out of 1,174 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Savage Middle School?
283 students attend Lincoln Savage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lincoln Savage Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Savage Middle School?
Lincoln Savage Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln Savage Middle School offer ?
Lincoln Savage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Savage Middle School part of?
Lincoln Savage Middle School is part of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District.

School Reviews

1   10/10/2025
Teachers do not communicate with students or parents that is why this school is failing our kids miserably. The district needs to restructure the schools' priorities get More teachers that Care.
- Posted by Parent - Patti

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Lincoln Savage Middle School serves the southeastern part of Grants Pass, OR, covering an area of approximately 302.6 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 15-20 minutes and an average distance of 9 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school is about 24.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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