Middle Schools in Douglas County School District 4

The Douglas County School District 4 in Oregon is home to two middle schools: John C Fremont Middle School and Joseph Lane Middle School. Both schools have consistently ranked in the top half of Oregon middle schools over the past three school years, with Joseph Lane Middle School ranking slightly higher than John C Fremont Middle School.

In terms of academic performance, both schools generally outperform the Douglas County School District 4 and the state of Oregon in the percentage of students proficient or better in OSAS English Language Arts and Mathematics. Joseph Lane Middle School stands out with particularly strong performance in 8th grade Science, with 40% of students proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages of 32% and 27.2%, respectively. Additionally, Joseph Lane Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.5, compared to 16.1 at John C Fremont Middle School.

However, both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates of 34.3% and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 65% at each school. These factors suggest that the schools serve populations with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may require additional resources and support to ensure student success.