Serving 695 students in grades 7-8, South Meadows 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Meadows Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Meadows Middle School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Meadows Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Meadows Middle School is 0.60, 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
#487 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
53%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
34%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 South Meadows Middle School's ranking?
South Meadows Middle School is ranked #487 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are South Meadows Middle School often compared to?
South Meadows Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R A Brown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend South Meadows Middle School?
695 students attend South Meadows Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of South Meadows Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Meadows Middle School?
South Meadows Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Meadows Middle School offer ?
South Meadows Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is South Meadows Middle School part of?
South Meadows Middle School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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