Is Ponderosa Middle School a good school?

Ponderosa Middle School ranks 232 nd of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ponderosa Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 565 students attended Ponderosa Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ponderosa Middle School?

Students at Ponderosa Middle School are 57% White, 27% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Ponderosa Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ponderosa Middle School usually go on to attend Klamath Union High School

Ponderosa Middle School

Summary:

Ponderosa Middle School is a public middle school in Klamath Falls, Oregon, serving 565 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Klamath Falls City Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Ponderosa Middle School's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments, is generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 27.2%, compared to the state average of 40.7%. Ponderosa's performance also lags behind nearby Henley Middle School and Brixner Junior High School, which are part of the Klamath County School District.

However, Ponderosa Middle School's performance varies across different student subgroups. The school performs relatively well for Hispanic students, ranking 91 out of 196 Oregon middle schools in 2023-2024. But it struggles with other subgroups, such as Multi-racial students, where it ranked 113 out of 125 Oregon middle schools in 2023-2024, and Special Education students, where it ranked 139 out of 150 Oregon middle schools in 2022-2023. Despite having a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, Ponderosa Middle School's overall academic performance remains relatively low, suggesting potential challenges in effectively allocating and utilizing resources to support student learning.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2554 Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601-2798

(541) 883-4740

District: Klamath Falls City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
232^nd of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,154

Students who attend Ponderosa Middle School usually attend:

High:

Klamath Union High School

Feeder schools for Ponderosa Middle School:

Elementary:	Joseph Conger Elementary School
	Mills Elementary School
	Pelican Elementary School
	Roosevelt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 565

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.0%

Hispanic:

27.1%

Two or more races:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ponderosa Middle School ranks worse than 62.5% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.91. (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 (57%), Hispanic (27.1%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ponderosa Middle School is 19.5. (See more...)

Compare Ponderosa Middle School employs 28.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ponderosa Middle School is $19,154.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ponderosa Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ponderosa Middle School 232^nd of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Ponderosa Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Klamath Falls City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Klamath Falls City Schools 80^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	43.82	158^th	270	41.5%
2005	27.27	217^th	271	19.9%
2006	34.39	212^th	285	25.6%
2007	42.48	192^nd	295	34.9%
2008	39.83	214^th	315	32.1%
2009	38.88	210^th	323	35.0%
2010	36.39	244^th	343	28.9%
2011	32.79	272^nd	357	23.8%
2012	27.52	330^th	395	16.5%
2013	22.27	323^rd	377	14.3%
2014	22.12	320^th	382	16.2%
2015	30.33	281^st	381	26.2%
2016	30.46	292^nd	383	23.8%
2017	32.06	276^th	382	27.7%
2018	30.72	280^th	384	27.1%
2019	37.07	245^th	379	35.4%
2022	39.49	211^th	367	42.5%
2023	35.92	230^th	380	39.5%
2024	35.91	232^nd	371	37.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	30.06	110^th	137	19.7%
2019	37.69	71^st	115	38.3%
2022	14.77	105^th	110	4.5%
2023	38.57	71^st	114	37.7%
2024	17.44	113^th	125	9.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.38	9^th	22	59.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	19.42	193^rd	206	6.3%
2019	27.15	122^nd	156	21.8%
2023	21.12	139^th	150	7.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	52.79	131^st	325	59.7%
2019	66.00	64^th	282	77.3%
2022	39.77	208^th	364	42.9%
2023	54.63	116^th	312	62.8%
2024	47.89	108^th	244	55.7%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.53	2^nd	23	91.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	33.90	248^th	342	27.5%
2019	33.48	199^th	277	28.2%
2022	43.46	166^th	310	46.5%
2023	40.64	179^th	323	44.6%
2024	38.67	182^nd	313	41.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	29.85	37^th	42	11.9%
2023	55.00	58^th	103	43.7%
2024	70.03	29^th	103	71.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	28.71	262^nd	341	23.2%
2019	40.72	171^st	291	41.2%
2022	37.47	179^th	312	42.6%
2023	33.57	214^th	318	32.7%
2024	35.33	203^rd	323	37.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	30.81	161^st	210	23.3%
2019	50.28	76^th	191	60.2%
2022	55.30	58^th	194	70.1%
2023	32.63	141^st	201	29.9%
2024	44.52	91^st	196	53.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.81	9^th	11	18.2%
2019	37.96	5^th	6	16.7%

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Rank History for White students at Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	32.38	259^th	357	27.5%
2019	35.49	230^th	344	33.1%
2022	43.53	191^st	355	46.2%
2023	40.81	207^th	360	42.5%
2024	41.06	198^th	349	43.3%

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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 Ponderosa Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	368	8	4	72	43	n/a	n/a	0	495
1999	357	8	8	55	43	n/a	n/a	0	471
2000	381	8	8	54	45	n/a	n/a	0	496
2001	373	12	8	56	34	n/a	n/a	0	483
2002	366	7	14	52	29	n/a	n/a	2	470
2003	366	7	14	52	29	n/a	n/a	2	470
2004	357	8	10	59	30	n/a	n/a	1	465
2005	338	7	7	54	39	n/a	n/a	12	457
2006	348	12	12	61	44	n/a	n/a	0	477
2007	330	2	6	64	39	n/a	n/a	12	453
2008	325	3	9	64	41	n/a	n/a	9	451
2009	293	3	13	71	26	n/a	n/a	17	423
2010	320	7	9	79	19	n/a	n/a	15	449
2011	341	8	6	85	30	0	3	0	473
2012	332	2	8	90	36	0	10	0	478
2013	327	6	7	109	40	0	20	0	509
2014	439	7	8	132	44	0	33	0	663
2015	438	4	5	138	28	1	45	0	659
2016	395	4	4	144	32	0	47	0	626
2017	391	6	7	121	64	0	34	0	623
2018	382	5	10	144	64	1	40	0	646
2019	396	7	12	149	49	1	38	0	652
2020	374	13	8	147	43	1	38	0	624
2021	318	6	6	125	35	2	38	1	531
2022	332	3	8	135	29	1	49	2	559
2023	322	2	5	153	26	1	54	2	565

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 Ponderosa Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	495	26.3	18.8	38
1999	471	25.3	18.6	42.5
2000	496	23.0	21.6	55.6
2001	483	25.3	19.1	55.1
2002	470	25.3	18.6	72.2
2003	470	25.3	18.6	72.2
2004	465	24.3	19.1	58.8
2005	457	24.4	18.7	68.1
2006	477	22.0	21.7	60.2
2007	453	24.8	18.3	62.8
2008	451	24.8	18.2	57.5
2009	423	24.2	17.4	68.2
2010	449	22.1	20.2	68.4
2011	473	22.1	21.3	69.3
2012	478	19.5	24.5	67.4
2013	509	22.0	23.1	75.4
2014	663	33.6	19.7	75.4
2015	659	34.0	19.3	69.3
2016	626	31.0	20.1	68.1
2017	623	31.3	19.8	72.1
2018	646	26.7	24.1	70.9
2019	652	31.3	20.7	70.9
2020	624	32.3	19.2	70.8
2021	531	26.3	20.1	n/a
2022	559	25.3	22.0	n/a
2023	565	28.9	19.5	88.5

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 Ponderosa Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	495	26.3	18.8	38
1999	471	25.3	18.6	42.5
2000	496	23.0	21.6	55.6
2001	483	25.3	19.1	55.1
2002	470	25.3	18.6	72.2
2003	470	25.3	18.6	72.2
2004	465	24.3	19.1	58.8
2005	457	24.4	18.7	68.1
2006	477	22.0	21.7	60.2
2007	453	24.8	18.3	62.8
2008	451	24.8	18.2	57.5
2009	423	24.2	17.4	68.2
2010	449	22.1	20.2	68.4
2011	473	22.1	21.3	69.3
2012	478	19.5	24.5	67.4
2013	509	22.0	23.1	75.4
2014	663	33.6	19.7	75.4
2015	659	34.0	19.3	69.3
2016	626	31.0	20.1	68.1
2017	623	31.3	19.8	72.1
2018	646	26.7	24.1	70.9
2019	652	31.3	20.7	70.9
2020	624	32.3	19.2	70.8
2021	531	26.3	20.1	n/a
2022	559	25.3	22.0	n/a
2023	565	28.9	19.5	88.5

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 Ponderosa Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$14,640
2020	n/a	n/a	$15,599
2021	n/a	n/a	$17,172
2022	$2,307 (11.9%)	$17,057 (88.1%)	$19,364
2023	$6,200 (32.4%)	$12,954 (67.6%)	$19,154

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ponderosa Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 245^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 230^th of 380 Middle schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ponderosa Middle School)	47.2	30	17.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath Falls City Schools)	46.7	29.6	17.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ponderosa Middle School)	31.8	17.3	14.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Klamath Falls City Schools)	31.5	17.3	14.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ponderosa Middle School)	41.8	41.5	0.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath Falls City Schools)	40.9	42.4	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ponderosa Middle School)	30.6	24.5	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Klamath Falls City Schools)	29.6	24.3	5.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ponderosa Middle School)	49	42.7	6.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath Falls City Schools)	46.6	41.6	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ponderosa Middle School)	34.3	25.5	8.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Klamath Falls City Schools)	32.7	25	7.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Ponderosa Middle School)	37.2	25.5	11.7%
8th Grade Science (Klamath Falls City Schools)	35.4	25	10.4%
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	652	565	13.3%
African American	7	2	71.4%
American Indian	49	26	46.9%
Asian	12	5	58.3%
Hispanic	149	153	2.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	396	322	18.7%
Two or More Races	38	54	42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.9%	88.5%	17.6%

Schools Near Ponderosa 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
Ponderosa Middle School	Public	6-8	2554 Main St	Klamath Falls	97601	Klamath County	Klamath Falls City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 883-4740	565	29	19.5	88.5%	322 (57.0%)	2 (0.4%)	153 (27.1%)	5 (0.9%)	26 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (9.6%)	35.9	232^nd of 371 public middle schools	37.5%		35.9	230^th of 380 public middle schools	39.5%	2	27.2	36.7	42.8	13.5	24.3	26.8	28.1	$19,154	$6,200	$12,954
Brixner Junior High School	Public	7-8	4727 Homedale Rd	Klamath Falls	97603	Klamath County	Klamath County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 883-5025	406	21	19.4	72.7%	237 (58.4%)	3 (0.7%)	113 (27.8%)	5 (1.2%)	19 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.1%)	16.4	329^th of 371 public middle schools	11.3%		26.8	288^th of 380 public middle schools	24.2%	41		30.8	17.2		14.7	14.5	11.8	$21,868	$1,838	$20,029
Henley Middle School	Public	7-8	7925 Hwy 39	Klamath Falls	97603	Klamath County	Klamath County School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 883-5050	419	19	22.0	72.1%	314 (74.9%)	2 (0.5%)	60 (14.3%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	39.8	211^th of 371 public middle schools	43.1%		32.3	257^th of 380 public middle schools	32.4%	46		47.1	33.5		32.6	16.5	19.6	$17,914	$3,394	$14,520

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