Thomas R Fowler Middle School

10865 Sw Walnut St
Portland, OR 97223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 766 students in grades 6-8, Thomas R Fowler 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30% in OR
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas R Fowler Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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School Overview

Thomas R Fowler Middle School's student population of 766 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
766 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas R Fowler 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 Thomas R Fowler Middle School is 0.62, 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)
#149 out of 740 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-49%
32%
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60-69%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
28%
25%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
55%
60%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Thomas R Fowler Middle School's ranking?
Thomas R Fowler Middle School is ranked #149 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Thomas R Fowler Middle School often compared to?
Thomas R Fowler Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twality Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Thomas R Fowler Middle School?
766 students attend Thomas R Fowler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Thomas R Fowler Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas R Fowler Middle School?
Thomas R Fowler Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas R Fowler Middle School offer ?
Thomas R Fowler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas R Fowler Middle School part of?
Thomas R Fowler Middle School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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