Enrollment
309
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brookings, OR
Azalea Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Azalea Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410231000253
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Azalea Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Brookings · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Azalea Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Azalea Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brookings, OR.
School address
District: Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c · Oregon
NCES ID 410231000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Azalea Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Azalea Middle School
Azalea Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Brookings, Oregon, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.4% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #169.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c spends $13,541 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 309 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c also operates Kalmiopsis Elementary School (547 students) and Brookings-Harbor High School (422 students) alongside Azalea 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 Azalea Middle School compares
Azalea 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 24% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Oregon - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$13,541
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 12.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Azalea Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c, which includes Azalea Middle School.
$13,541
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 50.8%
Federal 14.1%
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 Azalea Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalmiopsis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookings-Harbor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Azalea Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Azalea Middle School
How many students attend Azalea Middle School?
Azalea Middle School has 309 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brookings, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Azalea Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Azalea Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Azalea Middle School?
65.4% of students at Azalea Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Azalea Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Azalea Middle School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Brookings, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Azalea Middle School?
Azalea Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Azalea Middle School rank among public schools in Brookings?
By Resource Investment Index, Azalea Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brookings, 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 Brookings on the city page.
Is Azalea Middle School a good school?
Azalea Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools. 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 Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c?
Besides Azalea Middle School, Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c also operates Kalmiopsis Elementary School (547 students) and Brookings-Harbor High School (422 students). See the Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c district page for the complete list.
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