Is North Middle School a good school?

North Middle School ranks 96 th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 710 students attended North Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North Middle School?

Students at North Middle School are 75% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of North Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Middle School usually go on to attend Grants Pass High School

North Middle School

Summary:

North Middle School is a public middle school located in Grants Pass, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 710 students. It is part of the Grants Pass School District 7, which is ranked 51 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Middle School consistently outperforms the Grants Pass School District 7 and the state of Oregon in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, North Middle School had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) for 7th and 8th grades (56.7% and 63.3%, respectively) compared to the district (48.5% and 56.3%) and the state (43.2% and 40.6%). The school also stands out in its performance for specific student subgroups, ranking 22nd out of 196 Oregon middle schools in ELA proficiency for Hispanic students and 36th out of 244 Oregon middle schools for low socioeconomic status students in the same year.

North Middle School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 190th out of 382 Oregon middle schools in the 2013-2014 school year to 96th out of 371 in the 2023-2024 school year. This steady progress is reflected in the school's increase in SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 4 stars over the same period. While North Middle School outperforms the Grants Pass School District 7 average, its neighboring schools within the district, such as South Middle School, have lower academic proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics, suggesting that North Middle School may have unique factors contributing to its stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1725 NW Highland Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97526-1099

(541) 474-5740

District: Grants Pass School District 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
96^th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,148

Students who attend North Middle School usually attend:

High:

Grants Pass High School

Feeder schools for North Middle School:

Elementary:	Highland Elementary School
	Lincoln Elementary School
	Riverside Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 710

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.2%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Middle School ranks better than 74.1% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.2%), Hispanic (14.9%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Middle School is 20.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Middle School is $18,148.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Middle School 96^th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See North Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Grants Pass School District 7:

SchoolDigger ranks Grants Pass School District 7 51^st of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Middle School

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Rank History for all students at North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	61.05	89^th	270	67.0%
2005	61.71	88^th	271	67.5%
2006	48.23	144^th	285	49.5%
2007	54.28	137^th	295	53.6%
2008	58.63	119^th	315	62.2%
2009	50.07	169^th	323	47.7%
2010	48.84	194^th	343	43.4%
2011	60.70	133^rd	357	62.7%
2012	61.99	140^th	395	64.6%
2013	53.26	182^nd	377	51.7%
2014	51.94	190^th	382	50.3%
2015	52.36	176^th	381	53.8%
2016	57.28	144^th	383	62.4%
2017	56.37	145^th	382	62.0%
2018	60.39	130^th	384	66.1%
2019	61.14	128^th	379	66.2%
2022	64.18	100^th	367	72.8%
2023	68.78	82^nd	380	78.4%
2024	66.35	96^th	371	74.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	44.88	77^th	137	43.8%
2019	27.28	88^th	115	23.5%
2022	51.53	42^nd	110	61.8%
2023	59.73	32^nd	114	71.9%
2024	47.80	59^th	125	52.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	75.20	4^th	46	91.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	55.27	59^th	206	71.4%
2019	49.16	49^th	156	68.6%
2022	35.17	91^st	143	36.4%
2023	64.75	26^th	150	82.7%
2024	37.96	90^th	153	41.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	81.41	25^th	325	92.3%
2019	85.34	19^th	282	93.3%
2022	64.67	97^th	364	73.4%
2023	86.10	17^th	312	94.6%
2024	70.33	36^th	244	85.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	53.61	9^th	22	59.1%
2022	40.68	8^th	14	42.9%
2024	39.09	13^th	21	38.1%

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Rank History for Female students at North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	53.10	155^th	342	54.7%
2019	69.97	71^st	277	74.4%
2022	59.19	109^th	310	64.8%
2023	61.10	97^th	323	70.0%
2024	58.94	102^nd	313	67.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.40	27^th	44	38.6%
2022	65.17	34^th	93	63.4%

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Rank History for Male students at North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	65.81	96^th	341	71.8%
2019	72.18	70^th	291	75.9%
2022	70.07	68^th	312	78.2%
2023	77.44	49^th	318	84.6%
2024	70.83	70^th	323	78.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	52.59	89^th	210	57.6%
2019	54.67	67^th	191	64.9%
2022	74.19	19^th	194	90.2%
2023	68.88	39^th	201	80.6%
2024	75.08	22^nd	196	88.8%

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Rank History for White students at North Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	59.44	134^th	357	62.5%
2019	60.38	120^th	344	65.1%
2022	57.62	127^th	355	64.2%
2023	65.36	90^th	360	75.0%
2024	61.70	111^th	349	68.2%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	495	4	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
1989	473	3	7	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	493
1990	507	4	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	522
1991	535	3	11	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	558
1992	548	8	1	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	571
1993	543	3	6	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	577
1994	541	2	8	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	581
1995	581	5	8	37	11	n/a	n/a	0	642
1996	581	5	8	37	11	n/a	n/a	0	642
1997	577	1	9	29	4	n/a	n/a	0	620
1998	650	0	5	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	690
1999	628	2	6	50	3	n/a	n/a	0	689
2000	609	3	8	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
2001	585	6	16	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
2002	672	9	16	48	6	n/a	n/a	8	759
2003	672	9	16	48	6	n/a	n/a	8	759
2004	678	4	13	47	8	n/a	n/a	0	750
2005	595	6	12	55	4	n/a	n/a	10	682
2006	569	8	15	67	5	n/a	n/a	0	664
2007	594	10	15	71	7	n/a	n/a	8	705
2008	567	14	17	80	12	n/a	n/a	13	703
2009	565	12	13	75	10	n/a	n/a	16	691
2010	567	5	14	89	13	n/a	n/a	16	704
2011	568	2	4	83	14	3	25	0	699
2012	557	3	8	77	10	3	27	0	685
2013	526	4	6	93	7	3	39	0	678
2014	522	5	6	81	4	1	41	0	660
2015	546	4	6	89	8	2	47	0	702
2016	581	5	8	106	8	0	46	0	754
2017	582	4	12	121	8	1	41	0	769
2018	570	4	7	136	7	0	46	0	770
2019	596	3	5	133	13	0	50	0	800
2020	589	2	3	133	10	0	51	0	788
2021	535	0	3	100	10	3	47	0	698
2022	502	1	5	88	4	1	52	0	653
2023	534	4	3	106	6	2	55	0	710

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	513	28.1	18.2	26.3
1989	493	26.2	18.8	37.3
1990	522	27.3	19.1	62.8
1991	558	30.7	18.1	23.8
1992	571	26.5	21.5	24
1993	577	29.4	19.6	25.3
1994	581	29.0	20.0	25.3
1995	642	31.5	20.4	39.7
1996	642	31.5	20.4	39.7
1997	620	32.3	19.2	36.3
1998	690	34.4	20.1	34.8
1999	689	33.0	20.9	49.3
2000	673	34.0	19.8	40.1
2001	651	33.8	19.3	42.2
2002	759	33.7	22.5	47.5
2003	759	33.7	22.5	47.5
2004	750	34.0	22.1	52.8
2005	682	31.5	21.7	52.2
2006	664	30.0	22.1	48.8
2007	705	30.0	23.5	48.4
2008	703	31.3	22.5	51.3
2009	691	31.0	22.3	54.4
2010	704	29.0	24.2	59.2
2011	699	30.0	23.3	59.7
2012	685	28.0	24.4	65
2013	678	28.0	24.2	65.3
2014	660	28.0	23.5	67.4
2015	702	28.0	25.0	67
2016	754	30.0	25.1	66.8
2017	769	34.0	22.6	67
2018	770	35.0	22.0	66.9
2019	800	35.0	22.8	66.9
2020	788	34.0	23.1	66.9
2021	698	38.0	18.3	n/a
2022	653	36.7	17.7	n/a
2023	710	35.0	20.2	68.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	513	28.1	18.2	26.3
1989	493	26.2	18.8	37.3
1990	522	27.3	19.1	62.8
1991	558	30.7	18.1	23.8
1992	571	26.5	21.5	24
1993	577	29.4	19.6	25.3
1994	581	29.0	20.0	25.3
1995	642	31.5	20.4	39.7
1996	642	31.5	20.4	39.7
1997	620	32.3	19.2	36.3
1998	690	34.4	20.1	34.8
1999	689	33.0	20.9	49.3
2000	673	34.0	19.8	40.1
2001	651	33.8	19.3	42.2
2002	759	33.7	22.5	47.5
2003	759	33.7	22.5	47.5
2004	750	34.0	22.1	52.8
2005	682	31.5	21.7	52.2
2006	664	30.0	22.1	48.8
2007	705	30.0	23.5	48.4
2008	703	31.3	22.5	51.3
2009	691	31.0	22.3	54.4
2010	704	29.0	24.2	59.2
2011	699	30.0	23.3	59.7
2012	685	28.0	24.4	65
2013	678	28.0	24.2	65.3
2014	660	28.0	23.5	67.4
2015	702	28.0	25.0	67
2016	754	30.0	25.1	66.8
2017	769	34.0	22.6	67
2018	770	35.0	22.0	66.9
2019	800	35.0	22.8	66.9
2020	788	34.0	23.1	66.9
2021	698	38.0	18.3	n/a
2022	653	36.7	17.7	n/a
2023	710	35.0	20.2	68.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$11,708
2020	n/a	n/a	$12,587
2021	n/a	n/a	$16,544
2022	n/a	$17,198 (100.0%)	$17,198
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$18,148 (100.0%)	$18,148

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 82^nd of 380 Middle schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Middle School)	51.1	53.3	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grants Pass School District 7)	48.7	43.2	5.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Middle School)	30.3	29.6	0.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grants Pass School District 7)	30.9	27.8	3.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Middle School)	70.3	53.8	16.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grants Pass School District 7)	58.5	48.3	10.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Middle School)	39.7	28.5	11.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grants Pass School District 7)	33.7	35.7	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Middle School)	66.3	68.7	2.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grants Pass School District 7)	57.4	55.2	2.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Middle School)	42.4	35.2	7.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grants Pass School District 7)	38.6	27.4	11.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (North Middle School)	49.6	47	2.6%
8th Grade Science (Grants Pass School District 7)	41	35.3	5.7%
8th Grade Science (Oregon)	37.5	26	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	800	710	11.3%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	13	6	53.8%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	133	106	20.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	596	534	10.4%
Two or More Races	50	55	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.9%	68.6%	1.7%

Schools Near North Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)			OSAS Mathematics (2024)			OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Middle School	Public	6-8	1725 NW Highland Ave	Grants Pass	97526	Josephine County	Grants Pass School District 7	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 474-5740	710	35	20.2	68.6%	534 (75.2%)	4 (0.6%)	106 (14.9%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (7.7%)	66.4	96^th of 371 public middle schools	74.1%		68.8	82^nd of 380 public middle schools	78.4%	14	42.4	56.7	63.3	26.5	36.1	33.8	40.4	$18,148	$00	$18,148
South Middle School	Public	6-8	350 W Harbeck Rd	Grants Pass	97527	Josephine County	Grants Pass School District 7	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 474-5750	633	31	20.4	69.0%	481 (76.0%)	1 (0.2%)	101 (16.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (6.5%)	56.9	131^st of 371 public middle schools	64.7%		47.9	173^rd of 380 public middle schools	54.5%	42	37.6	40.6	50.3	25.0	50.0	37.4	26.4	$15,975	$00	$15,975
Fleming Middle School	Public	6-8	6001 Monument Dr	Grants Pass	97526	Josephine County	Three Rivers/Josephine County School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 476-8284	331	17	19.4	58.0%	255 (77.0%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.3%)	42.8	198^th of 371 public middle schools	46.6%		34	246^th of 380 public middle schools	35.3%	48	34.5	43.1	50.9	19.5	20.6	27.1	27.3	$18,925	$2,414	$16,511
Lincoln Savage Middle School	Public	6-8	8551 New Hope Rd	Grants Pass	97527	Josephine County	Three Rivers/Josephine County School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 862-2171	311	16	20.0	51.8%	227 (73.0%)	1 (0.3%)	53 (17.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.1%)	39.9	210^th of 371 public middle schools	43.4%		34.5	240^th of 380 public middle schools	36.8%	30	33.3	48.0	40.8	20.9	18.7	21.7	30.1	$19,321	$2,427	$16,894
Hanby Middle School	Public	6-8	806 6th Ave	Gold Hill	97525	Jackson County	Central Point School District 6	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 494-6800	375	10	39.4	74.7%	276 (73.6%)	2 (0.5%)	71 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.1%)	29.4	257^th of 371 public middle schools	30.7%		28.9	277^th of 380 public middle schools	27.1%	20	31.3	36.8	25.2	19.5	28.8	18.8	16.7	$30,450	$146	$30,304

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