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#217 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 18% in state

North Middle School

Middle School · Grants Pass Sd 7 · Grants Pass, OR

A Grants Pass Sd 7 middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1725 NW Highland Ave, Grants Pass, OR 97526

  • Math 32% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.5% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.5% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.5 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$15,259
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at North Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 33 points since 2020, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

72.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,342/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grants Pass), 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

$57,103

Median home value

$379,700

Median rent

$1,076/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.66–82.9 mi589Compare →
Fleming Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.16–84.1 mi336Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Grants Pass Sd 7

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$15,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Middle School is listed in Grants Pass SD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Middle School

North Middle School is a public middle school in Grants Pass, OR, part of Grants Pass Sd 7, serving approximately 694 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Middle School

What grades does North Middle School serve?

North Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Middle School?

North Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 694 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Middle School rank in OR?

North Middle School ranks #217 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is North Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 North Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Middle School a charter school?

No, North Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Middle School a Title I school?

No, North Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Middle School?

72.2% of students at North 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
694
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Josephine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 97526)
36,109
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
46.3
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 97526; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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