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Hanby Middle School

806 6th Ave, Gold Hill, OR 97525Central Point SD 6
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
375
Students
Total enrolled
$21,061
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
47% vs nat'l
39.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
156% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
19% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 375 students in grades 06–08 in Gold Hill, Oregon.
47% above average funding
District spends $21,061 per pupil, 47% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hanby Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Gold Hill, Oregon, serving grades 06–08 with 375 students. The district invests $21,061 per student — 47% above the national average of $14,347, with a 39.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Hanby Middle School

375
Total Students
39.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
10
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution172 male · 202 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 280 students
Student Composition
74%
19%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410294000407

Academic Outcomes at Hanby Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97525

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,061Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,061
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,267
Student Support$4,002
Administration$2,527
Operations$3,159
Other$2,106
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,061 spent per student, an estimated $9,330 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
27%
State government
61.9%
Local (property tax)
26.8%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,061/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 39.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (541)494-6800
NCES ID: 410294000407
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Gold Hill seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
806 6th Ave, Gold Hill, OR 97525
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.