Serving 694 students in grades 6-8, North Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Middle School's student population of 694 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
North Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#372 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
74%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Middle School's ranking?
North Middle School is ranked #372 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are North Middle School often compared to?
North Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend North Middle School?
694 students attend North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of North Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School?
North Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Middle School offer ?
North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Middle School part of?
North Middle School is part of Grants Pass SD 7 School District.
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