Top Rankings
Ashland SD 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,313 students in Ashland SD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Ashland SD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
2,313 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ashland SD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 187 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Graduation Rate
90%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.9%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
13%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
72%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,930 is higher than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,569 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$87 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,930
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$37,569
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Ashland SD 5 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 Helman St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5620
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5620
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1070 Tolman Creek Rd
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1310
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1310
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Trails Outdoor School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
158 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Gr: K-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
364 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1516
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1516
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Ashland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Mountain Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8771
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8771
Gr: 9-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,313 students.
What is the rank of Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District is ranked #6 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland SD 5 School District?
72% of Ashland SD 5 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Ashland SD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,569 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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