Serving 504 students in grades 6-8, Mt Tabor Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Tabor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Tabor Middle School's student population of 504 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Mt Tabor Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Tabor Middle School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
57%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
27%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Tabor Middle School's ranking?
Mt Tabor Middle School is ranked #150 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Mt Tabor Middle School often compared to?
Mt Tabor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Da Vinci Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mt Tabor Middle School?
504 students attend Mt Tabor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mt Tabor Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Tabor Middle School?
Mt Tabor Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Tabor Middle School offer ?
Mt Tabor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Tabor Middle School part of?
Mt Tabor Middle School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Mt Tabor Middle School located?
Mt Tabor Middle School is located in the Southeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 9 other public schools located in Southeast Portland.
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