Lincoln Savage Middle School

8551 New Hope Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 311 students in grades 6-8, Lincoln Savage Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lincoln Savage Middle School's student population of 311 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lincoln Savage Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Savage Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#822 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lincoln Savage Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln Savage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln Savage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lincoln Savage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lincoln Savage Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lincoln Savage Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lincoln Savage Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Savage Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Savage Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln Savage Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln Savage Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lincoln Savage Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln Savage Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln Savage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln Savage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Savage Middle School's ranking?
Lincoln Savage Middle School is ranked #822 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Savage Middle School?
311 students attend Lincoln Savage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lincoln Savage Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Savage Middle School?
Lincoln Savage Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln Savage Middle School offer ?
Lincoln Savage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Savage Middle School part of?
Lincoln Savage Middle School is part of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District.

School Reviews

1   2/10/2020
Teachers do not communicate with students or parents that is why this school is failing our kids miserably. The district needs to restructure the schools' priorities get More teachers that Care.
- Posted by Parent - Patti

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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