Top Rankings
Ashland SD 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,366 students in Ashland SD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Ashland SD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,366 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ashland SD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
72%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,930 is higher 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 $27,973 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,930
$18,279
Spending / Student
$27,973
$19,325
Best Ashland SD 5 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 Helman St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5620
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5620
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Trails Outdoor School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
158 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Tolman Creek Rd
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1310
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1310
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
364 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1516
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1516
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #66.
Ashland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Mountain Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8771
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8771
Grades: 9-12
| 884 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,366 students.
What is the rank of Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District is ranked #5 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland SD 5 School District?
72% of Ashland SD 5 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Ashland SD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,973 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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