J W Poynter Middle School

1535 Ne Grant St
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 666 students in grades 7-8, J W Poynter Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in OR
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J W Poynter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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School Overview

J W Poynter Middle School's student population of 666 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
666 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

J W Poynter Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J W Poynter Middle School is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OR)
#194 out of 740 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
32%
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60-64%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
40%
25%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
41%
60%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J W Poynter Middle School's ranking?
J W Poynter Middle School is ranked #194 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend J W Poynter Middle School?
666 students attend J W Poynter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of J W Poynter Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J W Poynter Middle School?
J W Poynter Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does J W Poynter Middle School offer ?
J W Poynter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is J W Poynter Middle School part of?
J W Poynter Middle School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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