Serving 575 students in grades 6-8, Sellwood Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sellwood Middle School serves the southeast part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sellwood 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
Sellwood Middle School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
575 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sellwood Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sellwood Middle School is 0.38, 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
#77 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
78%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sellwood Middle School's ranking?
Sellwood Middle School is ranked #77 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sellwood Middle School often compared to?
Sellwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winterhaven School, Riverdale Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sellwood Middle School?
575 students attend Sellwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sellwood Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sellwood Middle School?
Sellwood Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sellwood Middle School offer ?
Sellwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sellwood Middle School part of?
Sellwood Middle School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Sellwood Middle School located?
Sellwood 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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