- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grants Pass, OR
North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North 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 410591000460
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Grants Pass · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Grants Pass, OR.
School address
District: Grants Pass Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 410591000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
North Middle School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 410591000460 · Grants Pass, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 19.2:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Grants Pass High School (1,658 students)
North Middle School held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
North Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grants Pass Hi
Grants Pass High School
1,658 students
- This school
North Middle School
673 students
- South Middle S 610
South Middle School
610 students
- Redwood Elemen 443
Redwood Elementary School
443 students
- Allen Dale Ele 397
Allen Dale Elementary School
397 students
- Lincoln Elemen 386
Lincoln Elementary School
386 students
What this shows North Middle School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Middle School compares
North Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Oregon - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$15,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, North Middle School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Grants Pass Sd 7 reports $15,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen Dale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Grants Pass
3 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 (~673 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Middle School
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School has 673 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grants Pass, OR. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Middle School?
68.6% of students at North Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Middle School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle School?
North 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 North Middle School rank among middle schools in Grants Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Grants Pass, 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 Grants Pass on the city page.
What other schools are in Grants Pass Sd 7?
Besides North Middle School, Grants Pass Sd 7 also operates Grants Pass High School (1,658 students), South Middle School (610 students), and Redwood Elementary School (443 students). See the Grants Pass Sd 7 district page for the complete list.