Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Ron Russell 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ron Russell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ron Russell Middle School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ron Russell Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
15%
2%
White
31%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ron Russell Middle School often compared to?
Ron Russell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Ott Middle School, Floyd Light Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Ron Russell Middle School?
808 students attend Ron Russell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Ron Russell Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 7% 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 Ron Russell Middle School?
Ron Russell Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ron Russell Middle School offer ?
Ron Russell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ron Russell Middle School part of?
Ron Russell Middle School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.
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