Serving 696 students in grades 7-8, South Meadows 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 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Meadows Middle School serves the southern part of Hillsboro, OR, covering an attendance area of approximately 72.8 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Meadows Middle School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Meadows 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 South Meadows Middle School is 0.62, 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
#839 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
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 South Meadows Middle School's ranking?
South Meadows Middle School is ranked #839 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are South Meadows Middle School often compared to?
South Meadows Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R A Brown Middle School, J W Poynter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend South Meadows Middle School?
696 students attend South Meadows Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of South Meadows Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Meadows Middle School?
South Meadows Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Meadows Middle School offer ?
South Meadows Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Meadows Middle School part of?
South Meadows Middle School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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