Serving 439 students in grades 6-8, Gray Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Gray Middle School serves the southern part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gray Middle School's student population of 439 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gray Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gray Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gray Middle School's ranking?
Gray Middle School is ranked #94 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Gray Middle School often compared to?
Gray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Gray Middle School?
439 students attend Gray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gray Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gray Middle School?
Gray Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gray Middle School offer ?
Gray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gray Middle School part of?
Gray Middle School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Gray Middle School located?
Gray Middle School is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 10 other public schools located in Southwest Portland.
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