- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-177 students YoY
Mcloughlin Middle School shrank from 915 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-177 students YoY 410804000443 · Medford, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
826 enr · 18:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: South Medford High School (1,856 students)
Mcloughlin Middle School shrank from 915 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Mcloughlin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Medford
South Medford High School
1,856 students
- North Medford
North Medford High School
1,721 students
- Logos Charter
Logos Charter School
1,285 students
- Hedrick Middle
Hedrick Middle School
952 students
- This school
Mcloughlin Middle School
826 students
- Hoover Element 591
Hoover Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Mcloughlin Middle School reports 826 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcloughlin Middle School compares
Mcloughlin Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Medford Sd 549c reports $12,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,721
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~826 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 915 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), down 177.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.