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#480 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 39% in state
Ponderosa Middle School
Middle School · Klamath Falls City Schools · Klamath Falls, OR
A Klamath Falls City Schools middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2554 Main St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
- Math 21% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ponderosa Middle School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ponderosa 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Klamath Falls), 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
$53,333
Median home value
$266,500
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizon Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Crosspoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Brixner Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 411 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Klamath Falls City Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ponderosa Middle School is listed in Klamath Falls City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ponderosa Middle School
Ponderosa Middle School is a public middle school in Klamath Falls, OR, part of Klamath Falls City Schools, serving approximately 557 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #480 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ponderosa Middle School
What grades does Ponderosa Middle School serve?
Ponderosa Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ponderosa Middle School?
Ponderosa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Middle School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ponderosa Middle School rank in OR?
Ponderosa Middle School ranks #480 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Ponderosa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponderosa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Ponderosa Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponderosa Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ponderosa Middle School a charter school?
No, Ponderosa Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponderosa Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ponderosa Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponderosa Middle School?
89.8% of students at Ponderosa 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
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Klamath County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (541) 883-4740
- Area population (ZIP 97601)
- 22,751
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 97601; 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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