Serving 721 students in grades 7-8, R A Brown Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R A Brown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
R A Brown Middle School's student population of 721 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R A Brown Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R A Brown Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 740 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
34%
25%
Black
3%
2%
White
39%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R A Brown Middle School's ranking?
R A Brown Middle School is ranked #233 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are R A Brown Middle School often compared to?
R A Brown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Meadows Middle School, Evergreen Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend R A Brown Middle School?
721 students attend R A Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of R A Brown Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R A Brown Middle School?
R A Brown Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does R A Brown Middle School offer ?
R A Brown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is R A Brown Middle School part of?
R A Brown Middle School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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