Tumwater Middle School

Summary:

Tumwater Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Portland, Oregon, serving 998 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Beaverton School District 48J. The school consistently ranks among the top 39 middle schools in Oregon, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic proficiency rates that exceed the district and state averages.

Tumwater Middle School's students excel in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 6th-grade proficiency rates of 63.9%, 65.3%, and 38.3%, respectively, compared to the Beaverton School District's rates of 48.8%, 43.1%, and 32.1%, and the state's rates of 40.7%, 28.4%, and 25.9%. The school also stands out for its exceptional performance among specific student subgroups, such as Female, Asian, and Gifted and Talented students, who rank among the top in the state. This success may be attributed to the school's relatively higher socioeconomic status, with only 14.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While Tumwater Middle School outperforms most nearby schools in the Beaverton School District, including Conestoga Middle School, Highland Park Middle School, and Mountain View Middle School, it is surpassed by Stoller Middle School, which consistently ranks among the top 14 middle schools in Oregon. This highlights the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement and the importance of addressing educational equity and access for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 650 NW 118th Ave
       Portland, OR  97229-5904


(503) 356-3686

District: Beaverton School District 48J

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,426 Help


Students who attend Tumwater Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sunset High School

Feeder schools for Tumwater Middle School:

Elementary:    Bonny Slope Elementary School
    Cedar Mill Elementary School
    Findley Elementary
    Terra Linda Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  998

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.2%
Asian:
28.7%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tumwater Middle School ranks better than 89.5% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Beaverton School District 48J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Tumwater Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Beaverton School District 48J. Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), Asian (28.7%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tumwater Middle School is 23, which is the highest among 9 middle schools in the Beaverton School District 48J! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tumwater Middle School is $14,426. 7 middle schools in the Beaverton School District 48J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tumwater Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tumwater Middle School 39th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Tumwater Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Beaverton School District 48J:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaverton School District 48J 19th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tumwater Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Tumwater Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.69 39th 380 89.7%
2024 85.32 39th 371 89.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tumwater Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.97 11th 114 90.4%
2024 87.56 9th 125 92.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tumwater Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.59 4th 19 78.9%
2024 47.04 12th 22 45.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tumwater Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.53 16th 150 89.3%
2024 54.61 48th 153 68.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tumwater Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.64 172nd 312 44.9%
2024 36.21 150th 244 38.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Tumwater Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.28 17th 323 94.7%
2024 87.12 30th 313 90.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tumwater Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.52 8th 103 92.2%
2024 80.36 6th 103 94.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Tumwater Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.49 34th 318 89.3%
2024 83.41 38th 323 88.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tumwater Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.47 5th 42 88.1%
2024 84.82 8th 39 79.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tumwater Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.47 43rd 201 78.6%
2024 63.41 40th 196 79.6%
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Rank History for White students at Tumwater Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.49 78th 360 78.3%
2024 70.80 79th 349 77.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tumwater Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 463 13 234 89 3 2 70 0 874
2023 511 16 286 104 3 3 75 0 998

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tumwater Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 874 38.1 22.8 n/a
2023 998 43.3 23.0 14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tumwater Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 874 38.1 22.8 n/a
2023 998 43.3 23.0 14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tumwater Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2022 $14,426

Data source: Oregon Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tumwater Middle School

Students at Tumwater Middle School are 51% White, 29% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Tumwater Middle School usually go on to attend Sunset High School

Tumwater Middle School ranks 39th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 998 students attended Tumwater Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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