Serving 149 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Trails Outdoor School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trails Outdoor School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Trails Outdoor School's student population of 149 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trails Outdoor School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trails Outdoor School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
79%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trails Outdoor School's ranking?
Trails Outdoor School is ranked #83 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Trails Outdoor School often compared to?
Trails Outdoor Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helman Elementary School, Bellview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Trails Outdoor School?
149 students attend Trails Outdoor School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Trails Outdoor School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trails Outdoor School?
Trails Outdoor School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Trails Outdoor School offer ?
Trails Outdoor School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Trails Outdoor School part of?
Trails Outdoor School is part of Ashland SD 5 School District.
School Reviews
2 3/23/2021
It's a great school for younger students, but not for older kids, grades 6, 7, 8. The teacher of the older kids is ill-equipped to teach all the subjects at that level. Also, she contributes to bullying in her classroom by name calling and making fun of the students she doesn't like. It's well known that Marcia chooses her favorites and if your child isn't one of them, plan on them having lots of struggles, with little to no support from the administration.
5 8/1/2015
At the younger ages, JMS is marvelous! For the older kids though, they tend to get bored. The 6/7/8 grade teacher is not capable of managing that wide range of ages and properly teaching core subjects. Great for younger kids...but switch to the middle school for the oldrers.
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