Ashland SD 5 School District

885 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520-2197
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Ashland SD 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,281 students in Ashland SD 5 School District.
Public Schools in Ashland SD 5 School District have a diversity score of 0.45, which is less than the Oregon public school average of 0.58.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,281 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OR)
(18-19)
59%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ashland SD 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OR by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
73%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ashland SD 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OR by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
91%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Ashland SD 5  School District and public school graduation rate of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
12 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
296 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
25%
# Black Students
21 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,659 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
73%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
241 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
121
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
164
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
219
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
251
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,747 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,016 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ashland SD 5  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$66 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart display total spending of Ashland SD 5  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,747
$18,279
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ashland SD 5  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$29,016
$19,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ashland SD 5  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ashland SD 5 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Muir Outdoor School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Helman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
705 Helman St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5620
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Ashland High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 S Mountain Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8771
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #44.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 Tolman Creek Rd
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1310
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
364 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1516
Grades: K-5
| 219 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,281 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland SD 5 School District?
73% of Ashland SD 5 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, 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 $29,016 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 91%
  • : 59%
  • : 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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