Enrollment
529
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashland Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashland Middle School
Ashland Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Ashland, Oregon, enrolling 529 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 529 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ashland Sd 5 also operates Ashland High School (877 students) and Helman Elementary School (260 students) alongside Ashland Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ashland Middle School compares
Ashland Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland Sd 5, which includes Ashland Middle School.
$19,611
Per student
+8%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 31.8%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~529 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ashland Middle School a good school?
Ashland Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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