Enrollment
673
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Middle School
North Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Grants Pass, Oregon, enrolling 673 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 673 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 171 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #138, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grants Pass's middle schools, it stands alongside South Middle School (610 students): North Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 19.7:1).
Grants Pass Sd 7 also operates Grants Pass High School (1,658 students) and South Middle School (610 students) alongside North 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 North Middle School compares
North 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grants Pass Sd 7, which includes North Middle School.
$14,765
Per student
-18%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 62.4%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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.
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 (~673 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Middle School a good school?
North Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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