Fernwood Middle School serves 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
28%
2%
White
61%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fernwood Middle School?
466 students attend Fernwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fernwood Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fernwood Middle School?
Fernwood Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fernwood Middle School offer ?
Fernwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Fernwood Middle School part of?
Fernwood Middle School is part of Portland School District 1j.
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