Excellent
#160 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 13% in state
Ashland Middle School
Middle School · Ashland Sd 5 · Ashland, OR
An Ashland Sd 5 middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Walker Ave, Ashland, OR 97520
- Math 45% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ashland Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ashland Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,029/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,485
Median home value
$568,700
Median rent
$1,360/mo
College educated
61%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Siskiyou SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | 1–8 | 0.9 mi | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ashland Sd 5
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ashland Middle School is listed in Ashland SD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashland Middle School
Ashland Middle School is a public middle school in Ashland, OR, part of Ashland Sd 5, serving approximately 539 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ashland Middle School
What grades does Ashland Middle School serve?
Ashland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ashland Middle School?
Ashland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ashland Middle School rank in OR?
Ashland Middle School ranks #160 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Ashland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ashland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ashland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashland Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ashland Middle School a charter school?
No, Ashland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ashland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ashland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashland Middle School?
33.6% of students at Ashland Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (541) 482-1611
- Area population (ZIP 97520)
- 26,983
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97520; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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