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Ponderosa Middle School

Public 6-8

 2554 Main St
       Klamath Falls, OR  97601-2798

(541) 883-4740

District: Klamath Falls City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 380 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,364 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.0%
Hispanic:
27.1%
Two or more races:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Compare Details Ponderosa Middle School ranks worse than 60.5% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57%), Hispanic (27.1%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ponderosa Middle School is 19.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ponderosa Middle School is $19,364.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ponderosa Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ponderosa Middle School 230th of 380 Oregon public middle schools. (See Ponderosa Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
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Klamath Falls City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Klamath Falls City Schools 99th of 139 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ponderosa Middle School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.82 158th 270 41.5%
2005 27.27 217th 271 19.9%
2006 34.39 212th 285 25.6%
2007 42.48 192nd 295 34.9%
2008 39.83 214th 315 32.1%
2009 38.88 210th 323 35.0%
2010 36.39 244th 343 28.9%
2011 32.79 272nd 357 23.8%
2012 27.52 330th 395 16.5%
2013 22.27 323rd 377 14.3%
2014 22.12 320th 382 16.2%
2015 30.33 281st 381 26.2%
2016 30.46 292nd 383 23.8%
2017 32.06 276th 382 27.7%
2018 30.72 280th 384 27.1%
2019 37.07 245th 379 35.4%
2022 39.49 211th 367 42.5%
2023 35.92 230th 380 39.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.06 110th 137 19.7%
2019 37.69 71st 115 38.3%
2022 14.77 105th 110 4.5%
2023 38.57 71st 114 37.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.42 193rd 206 6.3%
2019 27.15 122nd 156 21.8%
2023 21.12 139th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.79 131st 325 59.7%
2019 66.00 64th 282 77.3%
2022 39.77 208th 364 42.9%
2023 54.63 116th 312 62.8%
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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 2nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.90 248th 342 27.5%
2019 33.48 199th 277 28.2%
2022 43.46 166th 310 46.5%
2023 40.64 179th 323 44.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.85 37th 42 11.9%
2023 55.00 58th 103 43.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.71 262nd 341 23.2%
2019 40.72 171st 291 41.2%
2022 37.47 179th 312 42.6%
2023 33.57 214th 318 32.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.81 161st 210 23.3%
2019 50.28 76th 191 60.2%
2022 55.30 58th 194 70.1%
2023 32.63 141st 201 29.9%
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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 9th 11 18.2%
2019 37.96 5th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.38 259th 357 27.5%
2019 35.49 230th 344 33.1%
2022 43.53 191st 355 46.2%
2023 40.81 207th 360 42.5%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ponderosa Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 245th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 230th 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)47.230
 17.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath Falls City Schools)46.729.6
 17.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ponderosa Middle School)31.817.3
 14.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Klamath Falls City Schools)31.517.3
 14.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ponderosa Middle School)41.841.5
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath Falls City Schools)40.942.4
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ponderosa Middle School)30.624.5
 6.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Klamath Falls City Schools)29.624.3
 5.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ponderosa Middle School)4942.7
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath Falls City Schools)46.641.6
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ponderosa Middle School)34.325.5
 8.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Klamath Falls City Schools)32.725
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Ponderosa Middle School)37.225.5
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (Klamath Falls City Schools)35.425
 10.4%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students652565
 13.3%
African American72
 71.4%
American Indian4926
 46.9%
Asian125
 58.3%
Hispanic149153
 2.7%
Pacific Islander11
White396322
 18.7%
Two or More Races3854
 42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.9%88.5%
 17.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ponderosa Middle School

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

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

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

Ponderosa Middle School ranks 230th of 380 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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