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#848 of 1,226 schools in OR
Mcloughlin Middle School
Middle School · Medford Sd 549c · Medford, OR
A Medford Sd 549c middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
320 W Second St, Medford, OR 97501
- Math 18% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcloughlin Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcloughlin 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medford), 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
$61,971
Median home value
$325,200
Median rent
$1,238/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Cascade Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Logos Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,216 | Compare → |
| Hedrick Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 970 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Medford Sd 549c
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #15 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcloughlin Middle School is listed in Medford SD 549C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcloughlin Middle School
Mcloughlin Middle School is a public middle school in Medford, OR, part of Medford Sd 549c, serving approximately 738 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #848 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcloughlin Middle School
What grades does Mcloughlin Middle School serve?
Mcloughlin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mcloughlin Middle School?
Mcloughlin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 738 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcloughlin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcloughlin Middle School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcloughlin Middle School rank in OR?
Mcloughlin Middle School ranks #848 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Mcloughlin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcloughlin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Mcloughlin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcloughlin Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mcloughlin Middle School a charter school?
No, Mcloughlin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcloughlin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mcloughlin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcloughlin Middle School?
64.9% of students at Mcloughlin 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
- 738
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.3%
- Phone
- (541) 842-3720
- Area population (ZIP 97501)
- 45,008
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 97501; 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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