Serving 630 students in grades 6-8, Hosford Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 54%
- Reading Proficiency: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hosford Middle School's student population of 630 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hosford Middle School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
5%
2%
White
62%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hosford Middle School often compared to?
Hosford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Tabor Middle School, Da Vinci Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Hosford Middle School?
630 students attend Hosford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hosford Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hosford Middle School?
Hosford Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hosford Middle School offer ?
Hosford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hosford Middle School part of?
Hosford Middle School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
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