Serving 838 students in grades 7-8, Neil Armstrong Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Neil Armstrong Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Forest Grove, OR, encompassing approximately 189.1 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and the furthest edge being 23.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neil Armstrong Middle School's student population of 838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
838 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Neil Armstrong Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neil Armstrong Middle School is 0.51, 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
#975 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
63%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
31%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neil Armstrong Middle School's ranking?
Neil Armstrong Middle School is ranked #975 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Neil Armstrong Middle School often compared to?
Neil Armstrong Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Grove Community School, Evergreen Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Neil Armstrong Middle School?
838 students attend Neil Armstrong Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Neil Armstrong Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neil Armstrong Middle School?
Neil Armstrong Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Neil Armstrong Middle School offer ?
Neil Armstrong Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Neil Armstrong Middle School part of?
Neil Armstrong Middle School is part of Forest Grove SD 15 School District.
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