Serving 791 students in grades 6-8, Lake Oswego Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Oswego Middle School serves the northern part of Lake Oswego, OR, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 1.5 miles to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of this zone is located about 2.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Oswego 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
Lake Oswego Middle School's student population of 791 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
791 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lake Oswego Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Oswego Middle School is 0.59, 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
#56 out of 1174 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
17%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
60%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Oswego Middle School's ranking?
Lake Oswego Middle School is ranked #56 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Lake Oswego Middle School often compared to?
Lake Oswego Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeridge Middle School, Jackson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Lake Oswego Middle School?
791 students attend Lake Oswego Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lake Oswego Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Oswego Middle School?
Lake Oswego Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Oswego Middle School offer ?
Lake Oswego Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Oswego Middle School part of?
Lake Oswego Middle School is part of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Oswego Middle School located?
Lake Oswego Middle School is located in the Uplands neighborhood of Lake Oswego, OR.
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