Ashland Sd 5, OR - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Ashland Sd 5

Ashland SD 5 is a public school district in southern Oregon covering grades PK through 12, and it serves a single community. The district is comparatively small for the grade band it covers. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and a notable share of students identifying as two or more races, and with smaller numbers of Asian, Black, and Native American students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and on students with disabilities or English learner status was not available.

The district’s academic performance stands out strongly when placed among Jackson County’s other districts. On a combined measure of proficiency across tested subjects and grades, Ashland SD 5 lands in the top quarter of the county, and its proficiency rate is well above the midpoint of the group. This pattern holds across individual grade levels. In English language arts, tested students in every grade from third through eighth scored at or above the proficient mark at rates that are broadly consistent with those of a district performing near the top of its county. In math, the picture is solid but nuanced. Elementary grades show a majority of students proficient, but the share drops as students move through middle school, particularly in eighth grade, where a little more than a third of students reached proficiency. Science results follow a similar grade-level pattern, with lower proficiency in eighth grade than in fifth. A parent may want to ask the district how it supports math and science learning in the later middle grades.

The district reports a chronic absenteeism rate that is in the top quarter among the county’s districts, meaning fewer students are missing substantial school time than in most neighboring districts. Even so, the rate is still high in absolute terms, and a parent may want to discuss attendance expectations directly with their child’s school. Graduation rate data was not available for the district.

The district has six schools: three elementary schools, one middle school, Ashland High School, and TRAILS Outdoor School. The high school’s program offerings were not specified in the available data, but the presence of a dedicated outdoor school suggests a distinctive option for families interested in that approach to learning.

The district is currently undertaking a major facilities improvement program, as reported in its fiscal data, with significant levels of capital spending that indicate renovation or construction projects tied to a bond or debt measure. This is a meaningful investment for a district of its size and will shape the physical learning environment for years to come.

The community itself sits within Jackson County. The housing market is priced above both the state and national medians, and rents are also elevated relative to national benchmarks. Buying a home here requires a substantial premium over much of the state. Rents have been rising modestly. The estimated monthly mortgage payment, at current rates, runs much higher than the typical rent, so homeownership is notably expensive compared to renting. The local economy, as reflected in national unemployment and income trends, has been stable.

This is a district with academic performance that compares favorably to its county peers, especially in English language arts. The challenges in middle-school math and science are areas a parent would want to understand better, particularly if their child is headed into those grades. The capital improvement program signals a district investing in its physical plant, which is a tangible factor for a family considering how the schools will look over the next several years. The high housing costs relative to the state and nation mean that living in this district requires a significant financial commitment, which directly shapes the peer environment and community mix a family will experience.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,573

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 13%

Black 1%

White 74%

Asian 2%

Two+ 10%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

57%

75%

Gr 4

48%

75%

Gr 5

57%

83%

Gr 6

46%

72%

Gr 7

49%

74%

Gr 8

42%

67%

Math

Gr 3

48%

75%

Gr 4

33%

72%

Gr 5

35%

67%

Gr 6

30%

70%

Gr 7

22%

54%

Gr 8

16%

38%

Science

Gr 5

38%

64%

Gr 8

24%

43%

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Bellview Elementary School

Helman Elementary School

Walker Elementary School

Ashland Middle School

Ashland High School

TRAILS Outdoor School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

66%

Grade 3

61%

Grade 4

58%

Grade 5

60%

Grade 6

46%

Grade 7

34%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

69%

Grade 3

67%

Grade 4

76%

Grade 5

66%

Grade 6

68%

Grade 7

62%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

56%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$552,147

Year-over-year change+1.9%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$441K to $552K

vs. state typical1.10x

vs. national typical1.50x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
97520	Ashland	$552K	+1.9%	99.9%
97540	Talent	$441K	+2.0%	0.1%
97504	Medford	$446K	+0.9%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,980/mo

Year-over-year change+1.4%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,786 to $1,980/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
97520	Ashland	$1,980	+1.4%	99.9%
97540	Talent	$1,786	—	0.1%
97504	Medford	$1,796	+3.4%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,786/mo

Home price / national median income6.6x

Annual rent / national median income28.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$806/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$501,661 (-0.7% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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