Lake Oswego Middle School

Summary:

Lake Oswego Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school in Lake Oswego, Oregon, serving 824 students in grades 6-8 as part of the top-performing Lake Oswego School District 7J.

This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 12-21 middle schools in Oregon, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students excel academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (64.2%-75.2%) and Mathematics (61.2%-66%) significantly higher than the state averages. The school also boasts an impressive 8th-grade Science proficiency rate of 53.8%, compared to the state average of 25.9%. Lake Oswego Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with notable rankings for Asian, Hispanic, and Multi-racial students, as well as exceptional performance for Special Education and Gifted and Talented students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Lakeridge Middle School, Rosemont Ridge Middle School, and Twality Middle School, Lake Oswego Middle School maintains a significant advantage in academic performance. This exceptional school's consistent high rankings, 5-star rating, and focus on equity and inclusion make it a standout educational institution in the state of Oregon.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2500 SW Country Club Rd
       Lake Oswego, OR  97034-2099


(503) 534-2335

District: Lake Oswego School District 7J

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,630 Help


Students who attend Lake Oswego Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lake Oswego Senior High School

Feeder schools for Lake Oswego Middle School:

Elementary:    Forest Hills Elementary School
    Lake Grove Elementary School
    Oak Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  824

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.5%
Asian:
17.0%
Two or more races:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Oswego Middle School ranks better than 96.8% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lake Oswego Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.5%), Asian (17%), two or more races (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Oswego Middle School is 18. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Oswego Middle School is $15,630.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Oswego Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Oswego Middle School 12th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Lake Oswego Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lake Oswego School District 7J:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Oswego School District 7J 2nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Oswego Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Oswego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 96.36 3rd 270 98.9%
2005 94.95 8th 271 97.0%
2006 90.42 12th 285 95.8%
2007 92.40 8th 295 97.3%
2008 91.91 8th 315 97.5%
2009 91.65 7th 323 97.8%
2010 91.93 5th 343 98.5%
2011 93.08 5th 357 98.6%
2012 88.56 21st 395 94.7%
2013 93.08 10th 377 97.3%
2014 92.46 14th 382 96.3%
2015 95.72 13th 381 96.6%
2016 96.75 8th 383 97.9%
2017 96.77 10th 382 97.4%
2018 96.92 9th 384 97.7%
2019 96.41 12th 379 96.8%
2022 96.38 11th 367 97.0%
2023 95.32 21st 380 94.5%
2024 95.79 12th 371 96.8%
See the entire list of Oregon Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lake Oswego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.29 4th 137 97.1%
2019 96.44 1st 115 99.1%
2022 97.36 1st 110 99.1%
2023 94.75 2nd 114 98.2%
2024 97.87 1st 125 99.2%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Oswego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.52 14th 206 93.2%
2019 87.65 9th 156 94.2%
2022 90.40 2nd 143 98.6%
2023 88.63 9th 150 94.0%
2024 81.36 11th 153 92.8%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Oswego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.76 2nd 325 99.4%
2019 96.57 2nd 282 99.3%
2022 96.61 9th 364 97.5%
2023 84.94 21st 312 93.3%
2024 94.19 3rd 244 98.8%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lake Oswego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.48 4th 342 98.8%
2019 96.30 5th 277 98.2%
2022 95.17 11th 310 96.5%
2023 95.22 14th 323 95.7%
2024 95.80 10th 313 96.8%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lake Oswego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.81 1st 93 98.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Oswego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.55 6th 341 98.2%
2019 94.37 10th 291 96.6%
2022 97.17 8th 312 97.4%
2023 95.75 17th 318 94.7%
2024 94.41 14th 323 95.7%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Lake Oswego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.93 1st 61 98.4%
2019 91.73 1st 39 97.4%
2022 90.13 4th 41 90.2%
2023 89.59 4th 42 90.5%
2024 88.70 4th 39 89.7%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Oswego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.98 1st 210 99.5%
2019 99.37 1st 191 99.5%
2022 94.56 6th 194 96.9%
2023 97.01 5th 201 97.5%
2024 95.08 5th 196 97.4%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Lake Oswego Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.76 12th 357 96.6%
2019 90.72 19th 344 94.5%
2022 91.12 17th 355 95.2%
2023 89.12 31st 360 91.4%
2024 89.74 24th 349 93.1%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Lake Oswego Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Open Quote LOJ is #10. NUMBER 10! It's too bad they don't teach them that racism is wrong. They make excuses. I'm disgusted with lake Oswego schools and the white privilege, entitled, attitude they allow and make excuses for. Your all are a "0" in my book, pathetic. Teach the kids how to treat people. That NR is hate speech. If they're parents call each other that, it's domestic violence. If a white kid, or a group of white kids call a child of color the N word, make an example out of them. You all just teach them that to carry that out as adults by making excuses for them. Dispicable!!! Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, June 18, 2009

Open Quote Offers challenging options for TAG students. Has wonderful sport programs. A variety of after school clubs; garden club, scrabble club, math club, science bowl, track and field, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, cross country, fall musical, spring play, rotary club, etc. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lake Oswego Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 401 4 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1989 422 5 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1990 467 2 15 12 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1991 497 2 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 486 3 30 7 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 507 2 33 4 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1994 557 0 32 10 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 586 7 24 9 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1996 586 7 24 9 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1997 587 3 36 11 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1998 579 8 46 11 2 n/a n/a 0 646
1999 551 6 49 8 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2000 570 2 28 4 1 n/a n/a 0 605
2001 546 2 35 8 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 548 5 52 14 1 n/a n/a 10 630
2003 548 5 52 14 1 n/a n/a 10 630
2004 550 7 52 22 3 n/a n/a 5 639
2005 514 5 59 23 3 n/a n/a 4 608
2006 492 4 48 26 4 n/a n/a 0 574
2007 503 3 65 28 7 n/a n/a 19 625
2008 514 8 71 23 10 n/a n/a 16 642
2009 489 6 61 18 5 n/a n/a 25 604
2010 433 2 56 27 2 n/a n/a 33 553
2011 418 5 66 31 0 3 37 0 560
2012 436 8 65 32 0 2 36 0 579
2013 615 10 107 37 4 2 58 0 833
2014 655 10 116 55 3 4 59 0 902
2015 661 8 98 52 2 2 66 0 889
2016 676 11 104 69 2 2 56 0 920
2017 665 10 113 70 1 1 51 0 911
2018 653 4 112 65 1 2 47 0 884
2019 631 3 104 62 2 2 55 1 860
2020 604 4 117 60 2 2 69 3 861
2021 549 7 131 64 3 2 101 2 859
2022 508 7 135 63 2 2 101 2 820
2023 490 6 140 70 4 4 104 6 824

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 Lake Oswego Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 27.4 15.1 1
1989 440 25.6 17.1 0
1990 496 29.0 17.1 0
1991 524 32.2 16.2 0.6
1992 526 25.4 20.7 1.1
1993 546 25.6 21.3 1.5
1994 600 28.6 21.0 2.8
1995 626 29.8 21.0 2.6
1996 626 29.8 21.0 2.6
1997 638 30.0 21.3 2.2
1998 646 26.7 24.2 2.6
1999 615 26.4 23.3 2.6
2000 605 26.0 23.3 3.5
2001 593 29.1 20.4 4
2002 630 30.3 20.8 4.7
2003 630 30.3 20.8 4.7
2004 639 29.4 21.7 6.2
2005 608 27.1 22.4 6.8
2006 574 25.0 23.0 6.3
2007 625 28.8 21.7 6.8
2008 642 31.8 20.2 7.3
2009 604 30.3 19.9 7.4
2010 553 27.7 19.9 6.9
2011 560 25.2 22.1 11.1
2012 579 26.1 22.1 11.4
2013 833 40.3 20.6 12.7
2014 902 40.4 22.3 11.8
2015 889 30.0 29.6 11.1
2016 920 41.0 22.4 9.8
2017 911 40.7 22.3 7.7
2018 884 40.2 21.9 8
2019 860 41.0 20.9 9.1
2020 861 43.4 19.8 9.4
2021 859 47.5 18.0 n/a
2022 820 40.5 20.2 n/a
2023 824 45.7 18.0 7.8

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 Lake Oswego Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 27.4 15.1 1
1989 440 25.6 17.1 0
1990 496 29.0 17.1 0
1991 524 32.2 16.2 0.6
1992 526 25.4 20.7 1.1
1993 546 25.6 21.3 1.5
1994 600 28.6 21.0 2.8
1995 626 29.8 21.0 2.6
1996 626 29.8 21.0 2.6
1997 638 30.0 21.3 2.2
1998 646 26.7 24.2 2.6
1999 615 26.4 23.3 2.6
2000 605 26.0 23.3 3.5
2001 593 29.1 20.4 4
2002 630 30.3 20.8 4.7
2003 630 30.3 20.8 4.7
2004 639 29.4 21.7 6.2
2005 608 27.1 22.4 6.8
2006 574 25.0 23.0 6.3
2007 625 28.8 21.7 6.8
2008 642 31.8 20.2 7.3
2009 604 30.3 19.9 7.4
2010 553 27.7 19.9 6.9
2011 560 25.2 22.1 11.1
2012 579 26.1 22.1 11.4
2013 833 40.3 20.6 12.7
2014 902 40.4 22.3 11.8
2015 889 30.0 29.6 11.1
2016 920 41.0 22.4 9.8
2017 911 40.7 22.3 7.7
2018 884 40.2 21.9 8
2019 860 41.0 20.9 9.1
2020 861 43.4 19.8 9.4
2021 859 47.5 18.0 n/a
2022 820 40.5 20.2 n/a
2023 824 45.7 18.0 7.8

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 Lake Oswego Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,488
2020 n/a n/a $13,843
2021 n/a n/a $13,318
2022 $445 (2.8%) $15,186 (97.2%) $15,630

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Oswego Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 12th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 21st of 380 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Oswego Middle School)8475.5
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Oswego School District 7J)82.773
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Oswego Middle School)73.455.1
 18.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Oswego School District 7J)75.556.7
 18.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Oswego Middle School)87.875.7
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Oswego School District 7J)83.373.2
 10.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Oswego Middle School)78.457.9
 20.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Oswego School District 7J)74.359.4
 14.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Oswego Middle School)8579.2
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Oswego School District 7J)83.177
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Oswego Middle School)67.857.2
 10.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Oswego School District 7J)69.158
 11.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Lake Oswego Middle School)58.850.4
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Lake Oswego School District 7J)61.555.1
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students860824
 4.2%
African American36
 100%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian104140
 34.6%
Hispanic6270
 12.9%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White631490
 22.3%
Two or More Races55104
 89.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.1%7.8%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Oswego Middle School

Yes! Lake Oswego Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 371 Oregon middle schools.

Students at Lake Oswego Middle School are 59% White, 17% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

Students who attend Lake Oswego Middle School usually go on to attend Lake Oswego Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 824 students attended Lake Oswego 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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