Parkrose Middle School

11800 Ne Shaver St
Portland, OR 97220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Parkrose 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 30% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 30%
  • : 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkrose Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Parkrose Middle School's student population of 695 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
695 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Parkrose Middle School is 0.79, 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
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
30%
40%
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(18-19)
51%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
27%
25%
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Black
18%
2%
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White
31%
60%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
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Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.79
This chart display the diversity score of Parkrose Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Parkrose Middle School often compared to?
Parkrose Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Ott Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Parkrose Middle School?
695 students attend Parkrose Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Parkrose Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkrose Middle School?
Parkrose Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkrose Middle School offer ?
Parkrose Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Parkrose Middle School part of?
Parkrose Middle School is part of Parkrose SD 3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 30%
  • : 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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