Enrollment
826
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Medford, OR
Mcloughlin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcloughlin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410804000443
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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
Mcloughlin Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcloughlin Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcloughlin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Medford, OR.
School address
District: Medford Sd 549c · Oregon
NCES ID 410804000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcloughlin Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcloughlin Middle School
Mcloughlin Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Medford, Oregon, enrolling 826 students.
At 18:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 74.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 92% of state schools at 826 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 826 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.9% 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.
Discipline events run high: 237 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 826 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Medford's middle schools, it stands alongside Hedrick Middle School (952 students): Mcloughlin Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 20.7:1).
Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students) and North Medford High School (1,721 students) alongside Mcloughlin 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 Mcloughlin Middle School compares
Mcloughlin 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Oregon - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.9%
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 826 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Mcloughlin 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 Mcloughlin 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 Mcloughlin 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 |
| Hedrick Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcloughlin 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
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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 (~826 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcloughlin Middle School
How many students attend Mcloughlin Middle School?
Mcloughlin Middle School has 826 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Medford, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcloughlin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcloughlin Middle School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcloughlin Middle School?
74.2% of students at Mcloughlin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcloughlin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcloughlin Middle School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Medford, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcloughlin Middle School?
Mcloughlin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Mcloughlin Middle School rank among middle schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcloughlin Middle School ranks #1 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 Mcloughlin Middle School a good school?
Mcloughlin Middle School earns 25/100 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 Medford Sd 549c?
Besides Mcloughlin 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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