- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grants Pass, OR
South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410591000463
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Grants Pass · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Grants Pass, OR.
School address
District: Grants Pass Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 410591000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
South Middle School shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 410591000463 · Grants Pass, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 19.7:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Grants Pass High School (1,658 students)
South Middle School shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
South 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
- North Middle S
North Middle School
673 students
- This school 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 South Middle School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Middle School compares
South 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Oregon - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, South Middle School is less mixed than 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 South 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 |
| North 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 (~610 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Middle School
How many students attend South Middle School?
South Middle School has 610 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grants Pass, OR. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Middle School?
69.0% of students at South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Middle School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Middle School?
South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 South Middle School rank among middle schools in Grants Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #4 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 South Middle School, Grants Pass Sd 7 also operates Grants Pass High School (1,658 students), North Middle School (673 students), and Redwood Elementary School (443 students). See the Grants Pass Sd 7 district page for the complete list.