For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 694 students in 97520, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97520, OR are Ashland Middle School, Trails Outdoor School and Pinehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97520 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97520, OR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97520, OR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15337 Hwy 66
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1910
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1910
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 97520, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97520, OR include Ashland Middle School, Trails Outdoor School and Pinehurst Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97520?
3 public middle schools are located in 97520.
What is the racial composition of students in 97520?
97520 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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