Serving 618 students in grades 6-8, Parkrose 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 13% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Parkrose Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Portland, OR, encompassing approximately 12.9 square miles. The area typically allows for a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkrose Middle School's student population of 618 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Parkrose 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 Parkrose Middle School is 0.77, which is more 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
#930 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)56%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
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 Parkrose Middle School's ranking?
Parkrose Middle School is ranked #930 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Parkrose Middle School often compared to?
Parkrose Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Ott Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Parkrose Middle School?
618 students attend Parkrose Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Parkrose Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkrose Middle School?
Parkrose Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkrose Middle School offer ?
Parkrose Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkrose Middle School part of?
Parkrose Middle School is part of Parkrose SD 3 School District.
In what neighborhood is Parkrose Middle School located?
Parkrose Middle School is located in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Portland.
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