Summary:
Parkrose Middle School is a public middle school in Portland, Oregon, serving 669 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Parkrose School District, which is ranked 121 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Parkrose Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with student performance well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.3% of 6th graders, 28.7% of 7th graders, and 29.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.7%, 43.2%, and 40.6%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are even lower, with only 13.7% of 6th graders, 13.5% of 7th graders, and 10.7% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to the state averages of 28.4%, 30.5%, and 26.4%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for its Hispanic and multi-racial student populations, which ranked in the bottom 25% and bottom 15% of Oregon middle schools, respectively.
When comparing Parkrose Middle School to nearby middle schools, the performance gap is stark. For example, Mt. Tabor Middle School, located just 3.68 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Parkrose Middle School. Similarly, Beaumont Middle School and Harrison Park School, both within a 4-mile radius, also outperform Parkrose Middle School across multiple academic measures. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, coupled with declining performance over the past decade, suggests that Parkrose Middle School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its student population and improve overall academic outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Parkrose School District 3
SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,943
Students who attend Parkrose Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Parkrose Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3
Number of students: 669
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
30.3%
White:
26.8%
African American:
18.4%
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Two or more races:
10.9%
Asian:
8.4%
Pacific Islander:
3.7%
American Indian:
0.9%
Not Specified:
0.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.7%
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