Serving 1,006 students in grades 6-8, Twality Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 36% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,006 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twality Middle School's student population of 1,006 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,006 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Motto
Where Everybody Belongs
School Rankings
Twality Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twality Middle School is 0.67, 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
#333 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
4%
3%
White
50%
57%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twality Middle School's ranking?
Twality Middle School is ranked #333 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Twality Middle School often compared to?
Twality Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas R Fowler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Twality Middle School?
1,006 students attend Twality Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Twality Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twality Middle School?
Twality Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Twality Middle School offer ?
Twality Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twality Middle School part of?
Twality Middle School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23j School District.
In what neighborhood is Twality Middle School located?
Twality Middle School is located in the Metzger neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other public schools located in Metzger.
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