McLoughlin Middle School

www.medford.k12.or.us

915 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McLoughlin Middle School, located in the heart of Medford, Oregon, is a key component of the Medford School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance academic achievement with social-emotional development, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a sense of responsibility within their community.

Beyond the standard academic core, McLoughlin Middle School emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs intended to help students explore their interests and talents. By prioritizing a culture of respect and high expectations, McLoughlin aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and to become well-rounded, contributing members of the Medford community.

915

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McLoughlin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	495
Hispanic	342
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	50
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

White
495 (54.3 %)
Hispanic
342 (37.5 %)
Two or More
50 (5.5 %)
Black
8 (0.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Medford SD 549C
Phone:	(541)842-3720
Website:	http://www.medford.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	915
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	724
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 396

Grade 8 404