Neil Armstrong Middle School vs. Forest Grove Community School
Should I attend Neil Armstrong Middle School or Forest Grove Community School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Neil Armstrong Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 860 students in grades 7-8, Neil Armstrong Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 200 students in grades 1-8, Forest Grove Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
1-8
Total Students
860 students
200 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 740 schools in OR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#352 out of 740 schools in OR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
-
21
Grade 2 Students
-
22
Grade 3 Students
-
25
Grade 4 Students
-
25
Grade 5 Students
-
27
Grade 6 Students
-
27
Grade 7 Students
414
27
Grade 8 Students
446
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
61%
17%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
34%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
