Ashland Sd 5 School District
School District · Ashland, Oregon
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,573
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,573
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Ashland Sd 5?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ashland Sd 5 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bellview Elementary School
Ashland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Walker Elementary School
Ashland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Helman Elementary School
Ashland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#2 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.5
above Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,066
+$3,744 vs Oregon median
District size
2,573 students
Larger than Oregon median
The short answer
Ashland Sd 5 ranks #2 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Ashland Sd 5's schools with real test data average 8.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bellview Elementary School (9.4/10), Walker Elementary School (9.3/10), and Helman Elementary School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ashland Sd 5
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellview Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Walker Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Helman Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Trails Outdoor School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Ashland Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Ashland High School | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ashland Sd 5
Ashland Sd 5 is a Ashland, Oregon school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,573 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $20,066 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.8/10, Ashland Sd 5 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bellview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Ashland Sd 5 students show an average math proficiency of 65.6% and ELA proficiency of 77.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ashland Sd 5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ashland Sd 5 with test data.
Schools in Ashland Sd 5
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Ashland
- Total Enrollment
- 2,573
- Teachers (FTE)
- 159
- District spending per student
- $20,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ashland Sd 5?
Ashland Sd 5 has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ashland Sd 5?
The average composite rating for Ashland Sd 5 is 8.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ashland Sd 5?
Ashland Sd 5's district-level spending was $20,066 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ashland Sd 5?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ashland Sd 5 is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ashland Sd 5?
Bellview Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ashland Sd 5 with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Ashland Sd 5?
Across schools in Ashland Sd 5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ashland Sd 5 compare to other districts in Oregon?
Ashland Sd 5 has an average school rating of 8.8/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oregon by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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