Parkrose Middle School

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.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11800 NE Shaver St
       Portland, OR  97220-1498


(503) 408-2700

District: Parkrose School District 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,943 Help


Students who attend Parkrose Middle School usually attend:

High:    Parkrose High School

Feeder schools for Parkrose Middle School:

Elementary:    Prescott Elementary School
    Russell Elementary
    Sacramento Elementary School
    Shaver Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  669

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.3%
White:
26.8%
African American:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parkrose Middle School ranks worse than 84.4% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.41. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Parkrose Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (30.3%), White (26.8%), African American (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkrose Middle School is 19.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkrose Middle School is $15,943.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkrose Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkrose Middle School 313th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Parkrose Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Parkrose School District 3:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkrose School District 3 121st of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parkrose Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.50 238th 270 11.9%
2005 12.29 257th 271 5.2%
2006 17.51 259th 285 9.1%
2007 22.78 256th 295 13.2%
2008 23.75 271st 315 14.0%
2009 23.51 278th 323 13.9%
2010 27.40 284th 343 17.2%
2011 16.98 324th 357 9.2%
2012 21.28 349th 395 11.6%
2013 26.96 303rd 377 19.6%
2014 22.43 319th 382 16.5%
2015 18.97 333rd 381 12.6%
2016 19.36 327th 383 14.6%
2017 32.30 274th 382 28.3%
2018 35.45 253rd 384 34.1%
2019 38.77 229th 379 39.6%
2022 26.88 273rd 367 25.6%
2023 20.72 316th 380 16.8%
2024 19.41 313th 371 15.6%
See the entire list of Oregon Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.94 80th 137 41.6%
2019 29.86 82nd 115 28.7%
2022 28.23 87th 110 20.9%
2023 23.92 94th 114 17.5%
2024 22.31 107th 125 14.4%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.03 46th 46 0.0%
2019 31.88 23rd 29 20.7%
2022 55.67 7th 16 56.3%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.79 173rd 206 16.0%
2019 24.35 138th 156 11.5%
2022 28.10 120th 143 16.1%
2024 44.67 69th 153 54.9%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.29 113th 325 65.2%
2019 65.01 67th 282 76.2%
2022 26.97 269th 364 26.1%
2023 32.85 212th 312 32.1%
2024 19.00 229th 244 6.1%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.24 3rd 22 86.4%
2022 55.38 4th 14 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.62 224th 342 34.5%
2019 45.82 148th 277 46.6%
2022 28.70 229th 310 26.1%
2023 23.98 257th 323 20.4%
2024 21.38 261st 313 16.6%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.97 38th 42 9.5%
2019 47.58 31st 44 29.5%
2022 19.46 83rd 93 10.8%
2023 8.85 97th 103 5.8%
2024 13.53 96th 103 6.8%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.35 251st 341 26.4%
2019 41.27 165th 291 43.3%
2022 26.22 239th 312 23.4%
2023 18.07 279th 318 12.3%
2024 19.10 277th 323 14.2%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.45 34th 61 44.3%
2019 37.11 27th 39 30.8%
2022 25.18 34th 41 17.1%
2023 41.00 25th 42 40.5%
2024 25.18 32nd 39 17.9%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.45 18th 40 55.0%
2019 53.49 7th 23 69.6%
2022 55.69 9th 24 62.5%
2023 36.70 12th 21 42.9%
2024 40.27 12th 23 47.8%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.55 148th 210 29.5%
2019 39.56 113th 191 40.8%
2022 35.70 120th 194 38.1%
2023 27.13 160th 201 20.4%
2024 22.60 166th 196 15.3%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.97 3rd 14 78.6%
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Rank History for White students at Parkrose Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.50 228th 357 36.1%
2019 49.78 165th 344 52.0%
2022 37.61 223rd 355 37.2%
2023 29.83 256th 360 28.9%
2024 33.47 232nd 349 33.5%
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.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Parkrose Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 433 15 17 4 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1989 422 23 31 3 3 n/a n/a 0 482
1990 474 13 36 5 3 n/a n/a 0 531
1991 478 13 37 4 4 n/a n/a 0 536
1992 467 17 35 6 5 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 477 19 41 8 4 n/a n/a 0 549
1994 676 39 58 21 2 n/a n/a 0 796
1995 610 36 80 17 5 n/a n/a 0 748
1996 610 36 80 17 5 n/a n/a 0 748
1997 582 42 83 32 9 n/a n/a 0 748
1998 585 50 91 38 16 n/a n/a 0 780
1999 595 53 113 58 9 n/a n/a 0 828
2000 598 90 106 52 9 n/a n/a 0 855
2001 571 70 130 57 7 n/a n/a 0 835
2002 569 104 127 86 18 n/a n/a 0 904
2003 569 104 127 86 18 n/a n/a 0 904
2004 515 114 141 93 13 n/a n/a 0 876
2005 469 116 140 102 13 n/a n/a 24 864
2006 429 106 141 122 23 n/a n/a 0 821
2007 370 129 141 131 15 n/a n/a 29 815
2008 362 106 152 162 15 n/a n/a 17 814
2009 333 113 160 160 20 n/a n/a 22 808
2010 314 89 148 166 12 n/a n/a 57 786
2011 308 106 126 181 7 18 52 0 798
2012 279 97 145 191 10 21 42 0 785
2013 282 108 146 180 9 19 45 0 789
2014 244 99 135 198 11 17 54 0 758
2015 252 118 117 207 7 16 44 0 761
2016 250 104 91 226 9 15 55 0 750
2017 251 121 103 221 4 20 57 0 777
2018 251 123 89 217 9 21 65 0 775
2019 222 117 105 228 2 13 65 0 752
2020 240 124 92 227 2 23 70 0 778
2021 226 115 91 207 7 22 72 1 741
2022 212 122 66 188 7 24 72 4 695
2023 179 123 56 203 6 25 73 4 669

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 Parkrose Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 29.6 15.8 23.4
1989 482 28.7 16.7 14.1
1990 531 31.0 17.1 23.7
1991 536 32.4 16.5 19.6
1992 530 27.5 19.2 27.7
1993 549 27.0 20.3 26.6
1994 796 37.8 21.1 28
1995 748 37.6 19.9 0
1996 748 37.6 19.9 0
1997 748 33.5 22.3 20.3
1998 780 33.0 23.6 32.6
1999 828 40.5 20.4 34.9
2000 855 42.0 20.4 25.3
2001 835 43.4 19.2 39.2
2002 904 37.0 24.4 50.8
2003 904 37.0 24.4 50.8
2004 876 42.3 20.7 53.2
2005 864 41.0 21.1 72.3
2006 821 43.0 19.1 55.9
2007 815 44.5 18.3 62.1
2008 814 40.2 20.2 59.1
2009 808 39.1 20.6 72.1
2010 786 38.0 20.6 74.2
2011 798 37.7 21.1 75.3
2012 785 35.0 22.4 79.4
2013 789 32.2 24.4 77.4
2014 758 32.4 23.3 78.6
2015 761 33.0 23.0 81.2
2016 750 32.0 23.4 75.5
2017 777 31.1 24.9 75.4
2018 775 30.5 25.4 75.5
2019 752 32.3 23.2 75.4
2020 778 32.9 23.5 75.4
2021 741 33.0 22.4 n/a
2022 695 36.0 19.2 n/a
2023 669 34.5 19.3 70.7

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 Parkrose Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 29.6 15.8 23.4
1989 482 28.7 16.7 14.1
1990 531 31.0 17.1 23.7
1991 536 32.4 16.5 19.6
1992 530 27.5 19.2 27.7
1993 549 27.0 20.3 26.6
1994 796 37.8 21.1 28
1995 748 37.6 19.9 0
1996 748 37.6 19.9 0
1997 748 33.5 22.3 20.3
1998 780 33.0 23.6 32.6
1999 828 40.5 20.4 34.9
2000 855 42.0 20.4 25.3
2001 835 43.4 19.2 39.2
2002 904 37.0 24.4 50.8
2003 904 37.0 24.4 50.8
2004 876 42.3 20.7 53.2
2005 864 41.0 21.1 72.3
2006 821 43.0 19.1 55.9
2007 815 44.5 18.3 62.1
2008 814 40.2 20.2 59.1
2009 808 39.1 20.6 72.1
2010 786 38.0 20.6 74.2
2011 798 37.7 21.1 75.3
2012 785 35.0 22.4 79.4
2013 789 32.2 24.4 77.4
2014 758 32.4 23.3 78.6
2015 761 33.0 23.0 81.2
2016 750 32.0 23.4 75.5
2017 777 31.1 24.9 75.4
2018 775 30.5 25.4 75.5
2019 752 32.3 23.2 75.4
2020 778 32.9 23.5 75.4
2021 741 33.0 22.4 n/a
2022 695 36.0 19.2 n/a
2023 669 34.5 19.3 70.7

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 Parkrose 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 $12,124
2020 n/a n/a $12,362
2021 n/a n/a $13,746
2022 n/a $15,263 (100.0%) $15,263
2023 $1,207 (7.6%) $14,736 (92.4%) $15,943

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkrose Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 316th of 380 Middle schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Parkrose Middle School)36.233.5
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Parkrose School District 3)35.933.3
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Parkrose Middle School)25.514.3
 11.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Parkrose School District 3)25.314.2
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Parkrose Middle School)58.334.9
 23.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Parkrose School District 3)57.834.4
 23.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Parkrose Middle School)31.713.4
 18.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Parkrose School District 3)31.513.3
 18.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Parkrose Middle School)59.428.3
 31.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Parkrose School District 3)58.428.6
 29.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Parkrose Middle School)32.312.8
 19.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Parkrose School District 3)31.812.7
 19.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Parkrose Middle School)33.214.5
 18.7%
   8th Grade Science (Parkrose School District 3)32.614.4
 18.2%
   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 Students752669
 11%
African American117123
 5.1%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian10556
 46.7%
Hispanic228203
 11%
Pacific Islander1325
 92.3%
White222179
 19.4%
Two or More Races6573
 12.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.4%70.7%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkrose Middle School

Parkrose Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Oregon middle schools.

Students who attend Parkrose Middle School usually go on to attend Parkrose High School

Students at Parkrose Middle School are 30% Hispanic, 27% White, 18% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 669 students attended Parkrose Middle School.


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