Is South Middle School a good school?

South Middle School ranks 173 rd of 380 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 633 students attended South Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of South Middle School?

Students at South Middle School are 76% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of South Middle School attend?

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

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South Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Middle School 173^rd of 380 Oregon public middle schools. (See South Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Grants Pass School District 7:

SchoolDigger ranks Grants Pass School District 7 52^nd of 139 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	48.99	140^th	270	48.1%
2005	53.22	121^st	271	55.4%
2006	33.90	213^th	285	25.3%
2007	36.97	215^th	295	27.1%
2008	53.79	143^rd	315	54.6%
2009	56.16	141^st	323	56.3%
2010	51.68	179^th	343	47.8%
2011	63.80	119^th	357	66.7%
2012	61.11	149^th	395	62.3%
2013	66.06	119^th	377	68.4%
2014	47.86	207^th	382	45.8%
2015	47.86	196^th	381	48.6%
2016	48.70	194^th	383	49.3%
2017	50.32	182^nd	382	52.4%
2018	48.43	189^th	384	50.8%
2019	37.14	244^th	379	35.6%
2022	36.17	224^th	367	39.0%
2023	47.92	173^rd	380	54.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	61.58	51^st	137	62.8%
2019	26.36	89^th	115	22.6%
2022	29.54	85^th	110	22.7%
2023	31.21	83^rd	114	27.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	34.85	123^rd	206	40.3%
2019	26.16	128^th	156	17.9%
2022	27.12	121^st	143	15.4%
2023	27.53	120^th	150	20.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	69.89	56^th	325	82.8%
2019	66.23	62^nd	282	78.0%
2022	36.46	221^st	364	39.3%
2023	68.46	64^th	312	79.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	64.62	6^th	22	72.7%
2022	49.27	6^th	14	57.1%

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Rank History for Female students at South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	53.17	154^th	342	55.0%
2019	44.74	155^th	277	44.0%
2022	38.68	184^th	310	40.6%
2023	49.88	148^th	323	54.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.21	39^th	103	62.1%

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Rank History for Male students at South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	42.43	201^st	341	41.1%
2019	30.44	214^th	291	26.5%
2022	36.38	183^rd	312	41.3%
2023	48.60	133^rd	318	58.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	69.39	33^rd	210	84.3%
2019	66.07	40^th	191	79.1%
2022	33.06	131^st	194	32.5%
2023	60.66	51^st	201	74.6%

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Rank History for White students at South Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	36.85	241^st	357	32.5%
2019	28.07	271^st	344	21.2%
2022	34.98	233^rd	355	34.4%
2023	44.37	180^th	360	50.0%

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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 South Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	405	0	7	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	424
1989	409	0	2	14	8	n/a	n/a	0	433
1990	393	2	1	12	8	n/a	n/a	0	416
1991	431	1	1	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	449
1992	424	1	1	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	444
1993	411	2	0	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	429
1994	457	3	0	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	481
1995	548	3	4	22	21	n/a	n/a	0	598
1996	548	3	4	22	21	n/a	n/a	0	598
1997	573	3	2	21	10	n/a	n/a	0	609
1998	535	1	0	22	8	n/a	n/a	0	566
1999	561	1	1	16	18	n/a	n/a	0	597
2000	595	4	2	17	15	n/a	n/a	0	633
2001	584	8	4	21	22	n/a	n/a	0	639
2002	579	7	6	40	29	n/a	n/a	2	663
2003	579	7	6	40	29	n/a	n/a	2	663
2004	612	6	9	35	18	n/a	n/a	5	685
2005	603	6	10	48	30	n/a	n/a	4	701
2006	561	6	15	54	27	n/a	n/a	0	663
2007	557	12	14	59	25	n/a	n/a	3	670
2008	516	14	13	58	12	n/a	n/a	61	674
2009	505	9	5	53	13	n/a	n/a	8	593
2010	504	8	12	64	13	n/a	n/a	4	605
2011	517	0	5	70	4	1	36	0	633
2012	504	0	5	82	3	1	41	0	636
2013	477	2	3	63	5	4	53	0	607
2014	486	2	1	74	4	2	45	0	614
2015	502	3	3	89	6	2	31	0	636
2016	520	2	3	86	7	0	45	0	663
2017	525	2	5	89	7	0	50	0	678
2018	515	3	4	85	5	1	52	0	665
2019	525	2	5	87	3	1	49	0	672
2020	565	5	5	90	7	1	48	0	721
2021	507	4	1	73	9	1	43	0	638
2022	473	4	1	87	8	3	34	0	610
2023	481	1	1	101	3	2	41	3	633

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 South Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	424	24.3	17.4	43.6
1989	433	23.3	18.5	31.6
1990	416	23.2	17.9	42.1
1991	449	24.4	18.4	34.5
1992	444	20.5	21.6	34.9
1993	429	24.2	17.7	37.3
1994	481	23.7	20.3	33.7
1995	598	27.7	21.6	35.5
1996	598	27.7	21.6	35.5
1997	609	27.5	22.1	33.2
1998	566	27.6	20.5	35.9
1999	597	28.6	20.9	45.2
2000	633	29.1	21.8	44.4
2001	639	30.1	21.2	44.8
2002	663	29.9	22.2	57
2003	663	29.9	22.2	57
2004	685	28.8	23.8	52.1
2005	701	29.8	23.5	51.5
2006	663	28.0	23.7	50.5
2007	670	29.4	22.8	52.5
2008	674	29.6	22.8	54
2009	593	26.4	22.4	54.4
2010	605	25.4	23.7	55.6
2011	633	25.4	24.8	57.5
2012	636	25.4	25.0	60.7
2013	607	25.5	23.8	56.2
2014	614	26.6	23.0	60.4
2015	636	27.0	23.5	60.8
2016	663	29.0	22.8	60.9
2017	678	30.5	22.1	60.8
2018	665	30.5	21.7	60.8
2019	672	27.5	24.3	60.9
2020	721	28.5	25.2	60.7
2021	638	32.5	19.5	n/a
2022	610	33.0	18.4	n/a
2023	633	31.0	20.4	69

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 South Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	424	24.3	17.4	43.6
1989	433	23.3	18.5	31.6
1990	416	23.2	17.9	42.1
1991	449	24.4	18.4	34.5
1992	444	20.5	21.6	34.9
1993	429	24.2	17.7	37.3
1994	481	23.7	20.3	33.7
1995	598	27.7	21.6	35.5
1996	598	27.7	21.6	35.5
1997	609	27.5	22.1	33.2
1998	566	27.6	20.5	35.9
1999	597	28.6	20.9	45.2
2000	633	29.1	21.8	44.4
2001	639	30.1	21.2	44.8
2002	663	29.9	22.2	57
2003	663	29.9	22.2	57
2004	685	28.8	23.8	52.1
2005	701	29.8	23.5	51.5
2006	663	28.0	23.7	50.5
2007	670	29.4	22.8	52.5
2008	674	29.6	22.8	54
2009	593	26.4	22.4	54.4
2010	605	25.4	23.7	55.6
2011	633	25.4	24.8	57.5
2012	636	25.4	25.0	60.7
2013	607	25.5	23.8	56.2
2014	614	26.6	23.0	60.4
2015	636	27.0	23.5	60.8
2016	663	29.0	22.8	60.9
2017	678	30.5	22.1	60.8
2018	665	30.5	21.7	60.8
2019	672	27.5	24.3	60.9
2020	721	28.5	25.2	60.7
2021	638	32.5	19.5	n/a
2022	610	33.0	18.4	n/a
2023	633	31.0	20.4	69

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 South Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,512
2020	$11,469
2021	$14,906
2022	$16,185

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 244^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 173^rd of 380 Middle schools	18.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Middle School)	46.7	36	10.7%
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 (South Middle School)	32.2	27.6	4.6%
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 (South Middle School)	47	43.5	3.5%
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 (South Middle School)	28	45.4	17.4%
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 (South Middle School)	50	44	6%
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 (South Middle School)	36	22.1	13.9%
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 (South Middle School)	33.2	26.8	6.4%
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	672	633	5.8%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	87	101	16.1%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	525	481	8.4%
Two or More Races	49	41	16.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.9%	69%	8.2%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSAS English Language Arts (2023)			OSAS Mathematics (2023)			OSAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
South Middle School	Public	6-8	350 W Harbeck Rd	Grants Pass	97527	Josephine County	Grants Pass School District 7	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	47.9	173^rd of 380 public middle schools	54.5%		36.2	224^th of 367 public middle schools	39.0%	51	36.0	43.5	44.0	27.6	45.4	22.1	26.8	$16,185		$16,185
North Middle School	Public	6-8	1725 NW Highland Ave	Grants Pass	97526	Josephine County	Grants Pass School District 7	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	68.8	82^nd of 380 public middle schools	78.4%		64.2	100^th of 367 public middle schools	72.8%	18	53.3	53.8	68.7	29.6	28.5	35.2	47.0	$17,198		$17,198
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	(n/a)	(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%)	34.5	240^th of 380 public middle schools	36.8%		34.7	232^nd of 367 public middle schools	36.8%	8	41.5	36.6	39.1	17.5	18.3	14.6	29.0	$15,416	$1,555	$13,861
Fleming Middle School	Public	6-8	6001 Monument Dr	Grants Pass	97526	Josephine County	Three Rivers/Josephine County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	34	246^th of 380 public middle schools	35.3%		21.3	302^nd of 367 public middle schools	17.7%	56	33.7	46.7	36.1	21.4	24.8	15.3	20.8	$15,752	$1,666	$14,086
Hanby Middle School	Public	6-8	806 6th Ave	Gold Hill	97525	Jackson County	Central Point School District 6	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	28.9	277^th of 380 public middle schools	27.1%		38.4	216^th of 367 public middle schools	41.1%	61	27.8	38.2	31.6	19.8	21.7	18.0	24.6	$21,588	$4,770	$16,819

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