Top Rankings
Medford SD 549c School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,857 students in Medford SD 549c School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Oregon.
Public Middle Schools in Medford SD 549c School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
25 Schools
475 Schools
# Students
13,712 Students
172,638 Students
# Teachers
701 Teachers
9,438 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Medford SD 549c School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Graduation Rate
84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
28%
23%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
63%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,541 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,321 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$199 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$183 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,541
$18,279
Spending / Student
$13,321
$19,325
Best Medford SD 549c School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
857 Valley View Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3914
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3914
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ruch Outdoor Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
156 Upper Applegate Rd
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3850
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3850
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Hedrick Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Jackson St
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3700
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Logos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1203 N Ross Ln
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3658
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3658
Gr: K-12 | 1,216 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Second St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3720
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3720
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Madrone Trail Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3070 N Ross Ln
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 842-3657
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 842-3657
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Medford Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 S Bartlett St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3639
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3639
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Kids Unlimited Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
821 N Riverside Ave
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 774-3900
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 774-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
815 S Oakdale Ave
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3640
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
