- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashland, OR
Ashland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ashland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410156000400
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Ashland, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ashland Middle School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 410156000400 · Ashland, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 17.1:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashland High School (877 students)
Ashland Middle School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ashland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashland High S
Ashland High School
877 students
- This school
Ashland Middle School
529 students
- Helman Element 260
Helman Elementary School
260 students
- Bellview Eleme 248
Bellview Elementary School
248 students
- Walker Element 242
Walker Elementary School
242 students
- Trails Outdoor 157
Trails Outdoor School
157 students
What this shows Ashland Middle School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashland Middle School compares
Ashland Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 44% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Oregon - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Ashland Middle School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland Sd 5 reports $18,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trails Outdoor School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashland Middle School
How many students attend Ashland Middle School?
Ashland Middle School has 529 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashland Middle School?
29.6% of students at Ashland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ashland Middle School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Ashland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland Middle School?
Ashland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ashland Middle School rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Ashland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashland Sd 5?
Besides Ashland Middle School, Ashland Sd 5 also operates Ashland High School (877 students), Helman Elementary School (260 students), and Bellview Elementary School (248 students). See the Ashland Sd 5 district page for the complete list.