SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

South Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Grants Pass SD 7 school district, located in Grants Pass, OR with about 665 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, South Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Middle School, located at 350 W Harbeck Rd in Grants Pass, Oregon, is a key academic institution within the Grants Pass School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing core subjects, extracurricular activities, and character building to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Grants Pass School District, which prioritizes innovation, inclusivity, and student success. By providing a diverse range of programs and utilizing modern instructional strategies, South Middle School aims to challenge its student body while ensuring they have the tools necessary to navigate their educational journey effectively. For families and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, the school maintains an active presence through the district's official website at http://www.grantspass.k12.or.us.

For more information, contact South Middle School at (541) 474-5750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

350 W Harbeck Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527-5695
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SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Grants Pass, OR with about 665 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oregon

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Grants Pass SD 7
Total Students:
665
Teachers:
30.57
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 665 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.4%
Hispanic/Latino
12.8%
Two or more races
7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.