North Middle School

1725 Nw Highland Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 653 students in grades 6-8, North 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 ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). 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 23% 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: 653 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in OR
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

North Middle School's student population of 653 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
653 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

North Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Middle School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OR)
#130 out of 740 schools
(Top 20%)
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≥50%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
77%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart display the diversity score of North Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Middle School's ranking?
North Middle School is ranked #130 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are North Middle School often compared to?
North Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend North Middle School?
653 students attend North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of North Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School?
North Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Middle School offer ?
North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Middle School part of?
North Middle School is part of Grants Pass SD 7 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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