Enrollment
952
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Medford, OR
Hedrick Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hedrick Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410804000442
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hedrick Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hedrick Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hedrick Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Medford, OR.
School address
District: Medford Sd 549c · Oregon
NCES ID 410804000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hedrick Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hedrick Middle School
Hedrick Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Medford, Oregon, enrolling 952 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 93% of state schools at 952 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 69 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #68, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 952 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Medford Sd 549c spends $12,367 per pupil, 32% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Medford's middle schools, it stands alongside Mcloughlin Middle School (826 students): Hedrick Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 18:1).
Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students) and North Medford High School (1,721 students) alongside Hedrick 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 Hedrick Middle School compares
Hedrick 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 38% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Oregon - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$12,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 952 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Hedrick 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 Medford Sd 549c, which includes Hedrick Middle School.
$12,367
Per student
-32%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.7%
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 Hedrick Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Medford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Medford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logos Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hedrick Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Medford
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~952 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hedrick Middle School
How many students attend Hedrick Middle School?
Hedrick Middle School has 952 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Medford, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hedrick Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hedrick Middle School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hedrick Middle School?
72.9% of students at Hedrick Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hedrick Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hedrick Middle School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Medford, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hedrick Middle School?
Hedrick Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Hedrick Middle School rank among middle schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hedrick Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Medford, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Medford on the city page.
Is Hedrick Middle School a good school?
Hedrick Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Medford Sd 549c?
Besides Hedrick Middle School, Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students), North Medford High School (1,721 students), and Logos Charter School (1,285 students). See the Medford Sd 549c district page for the complete list.
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