Binnsmead Middle School (Closed 2009)

Serving 346 students in grades 6-8, 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
346 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
30%
4%
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Hispanic
17%
25%
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Black
16%
2%
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White
33%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Binnsmead Middle School?
346 students attend Binnsmead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Binnsmead Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Binnsmead Middle School?
Binnsmead Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Binnsmead Middle School offer ?
Binnsmead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Binnsmead Middle School part of?
Binnsmead Middle School is part of Portland School District 1j.

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