Enrollment
581
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roseburg, OR
Joseph Lane Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Lane 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 411071000299
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Lane Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in Roseburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Lane Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Lane Middle School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Roseburg, OR.
School address
District: Douglas County Sd 4 · Oregon
NCES ID 411071000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph Lane Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph Lane Middle School
Joseph Lane Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Roseburg, Oregon, enrolling 581 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 581 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.
Among 245 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Douglas County Sd 4 spends $13,112 per pupil, 28% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Roseburg's middle schools, it stands alongside John C Fremont Middle School (653 students): Joseph Lane Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17.2:1).
Douglas County Sd 4 also operates Roseburg High School (1,587 students) and John C Fremont Middle School (653 students) alongside Joseph Lane 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 Joseph Lane Middle School compares
Joseph Lane 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Oregon - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$13,112
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Joseph Lane Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County Sd 4, which includes Joseph Lane Middle School.
$13,112
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 63.4%
Federal 11.3%
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 Joseph Lane Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C Fremont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hucrest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winchester Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Lane Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Roseburg
1 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 (~581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph Lane Middle School
How many students attend Joseph Lane Middle School?
Joseph Lane Middle School has 581 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roseburg, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Lane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Lane Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower 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 Joseph Lane Middle School?
68.4% of students at Joseph Lane Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Lane Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Lane Middle School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Roseburg, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Lane Middle School?
Joseph Lane 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 Joseph Lane Middle School rank among public schools in Roseburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Lane Middle School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Roseburg, 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 Roseburg on the city page.
Is Joseph Lane Middle School a good school?
Joseph Lane Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Douglas County Sd 4?
Besides Joseph Lane Middle School, Douglas County Sd 4 also operates Roseburg High School (1,587 students), John C Fremont Middle School (653 students), and Hucrest Elementary School (394 students). See the Douglas County Sd 4 district page for the complete list.
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