Gray Middle School

Summary:

Gray Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Portland, Oregon, serving 483 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas.

Gray Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages in standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 74.1% of 6th-grade students at Gray Middle School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54.3% for the district and 40.7% for the state. The school also excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly in the state for its performance with female, male, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, and special education students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sellwood Middle School and West Sylvan Middle School, Gray Middle School consistently outperforms its peers. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 20.7%, suggests a higher socioeconomic status of its student population compared to other schools in the Portland School District 1J. Gray Middle School's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may also contribute to its strong academic performance and ability to provide more individualized attention to students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5505 SW 23rd Ave
       Portland, OR  97239-2099


(503) 916-5676

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,279 Help


Students who attend Gray Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

Feeder schools for Gray Middle School:

Elementary:    Hayhurst Elementary School
    Rieke Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
Two or more races:
11.4%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.7% Help


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Compare Details Gray Middle School ranks better than 95.1% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2nd among 15 ranked middle schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), two or more races (11.4%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gray Middle School is 20.5. 11 middle schools in the Portland School District 1J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gray Middle School is $28,279. 8 middle schools in the Portland School District 1J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gray Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gray Middle School 18th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Gray Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Portland School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland School District 1J 17th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gray Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gray Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.75 61st 270 77.4%
2005 87.43 22nd 271 91.9%
2006 77.50 34th 285 88.1%
2007 83.30 29th 295 90.2%
2008 80.06 35th 315 88.9%
2009 72.88 64th 323 80.2%
2010 66.99 94th 343 72.6%
2011 68.60 90th 357 74.8%
2012 79.72 49th 395 87.6%
2013 78.73 54th 377 85.7%
2014 79.11 56th 382 85.3%
2015 87.17 35th 381 90.8%
2016 86.17 34th 383 91.1%
2017 90.22 21st 382 94.5%
2018 91.75 21st 384 94.5%
2019 93.57 18th 379 95.3%
2022 88.91 30th 367 91.8%
2023 91.07 31st 380 91.8%
2024 94.29 18th 371 95.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gray Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.85 13th 137 90.5%
2019 83.71 9th 115 92.2%
2022 78.89 16th 110 85.5%
2023 91.57 5th 114 95.6%
2024 87.56 10th 125 92.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gray Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.51 6th 206 97.1%
2019 98.08 4th 156 97.4%
2022 87.46 3rd 143 97.9%
2023 94.08 3rd 150 98.0%
2024 95.27 5th 153 96.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gray Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.42 75th 325 76.9%
2019 66.98 57th 282 79.8%
2022 89.35 28th 364 92.3%
2023 75.47 38th 312 87.8%
2024 58.48 68th 244 72.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Gray Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.39 15th 342 95.6%
2019 90.84 17th 277 93.9%
2022 87.38 24th 310 92.3%
2023 87.91 30th 323 90.7%
2024 89.79 27th 313 91.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gray Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.86 31st 93 66.7%
2023 69.58 33rd 103 68.0%
2024 69.41 30th 103 70.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Gray Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.60 23rd 341 93.3%
2019 91.56 18th 291 93.8%
2022 89.89 23rd 312 92.6%
2023 92.92 24th 318 92.5%
2024 94.98 13th 323 96.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gray Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.55 37th 210 82.4%
2019 78.16 21st 191 89.0%
2022 66.90 32nd 194 83.5%
2023 85.64 19th 201 90.5%
2024 93.94 8th 196 95.9%
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Rank History for White students at Gray Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.82 18th 357 95.0%
2019 93.65 10th 344 97.1%
2022 88.13 24th 355 93.2%
2023 89.83 29th 360 91.9%
2024 94.82 11th 349 96.8%
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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 Gray Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 389 17 25 8 3 n/a n/a 0 442
1989 393 24 33 11 4 n/a n/a 0 465
1990 407 27 30 10 5 n/a n/a 0 479
1991 436 25 25 13 9 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 449 23 23 21 4 n/a n/a 0 520
1993 447 15 26 24 3 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 462 25 22 26 3 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 445 26 24 33 4 n/a n/a 0 532
1996 445 26 24 33 4 n/a n/a 0 532
1997 415 28 12 29 5 n/a n/a 0 489
1998 420 45 26 39 7 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 414 38 26 37 8 n/a n/a 0 523
2000 407 29 30 38 3 n/a n/a 0 507
2001 401 35 29 37 6 n/a n/a 0 508
2002 429 34 28 34 8 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 429 34 28 34 8 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 413 26 25 25 8 n/a n/a 0 497
2005 420 22 29 37 9 n/a n/a 3 520
2006 385 29 26 42 12 n/a n/a 0 494
2007 356 20 34 28 15 n/a n/a 4 457
2008 322 16 29 33 10 n/a n/a 11 421
2009 322 18 22 30 12 n/a n/a 16 420
2010 311 24 18 34 8 n/a n/a 23 418
2011 329 20 14 30 3 0 32 0 428
2012 330 16 14 34 2 3 23 0 422
2013 332 10 16 39 1 2 22 0 422
2014 364 12 18 38 3 1 28 0 464
2015 397 12 19 44 2 1 52 0 527
2016 429 13 20 41 1 2 60 0 566
2017 413 13 15 40 2 1 62 0 546
2018 408 11 12 44 2 3 55 0 535
2019 388 11 14 51 3 3 71 1 542
2020 405 9 17 56 1 2 77 1 568
2021 360 17 17 44 2 0 69 0 509
2022 349 11 14 37 0 0 61 6 478
2023 353 18 14 38 0 1 55 4 483

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 Gray Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 20.6 21.4 7.2
1989 465 23.8 19.5 14.6
1990 479 24.0 19.9 12.3
1991 508 26.0 19.5 14.2
1992 520 27.5 18.9 14.2
1993 515 27.4 18.8 13
1994 538 28.0 19.2 19.7
1995 532 29.6 18.0 0
1996 532 29.6 18.0 0
1997 489 25.6 19.1 16.6
1998 537 25.0 21.5 20.5
1999 523 25.0 20.9 23.3
2000 507 26.5 19.1 20.3
2001 508 28.0 18.1 20.7
2002 533 25.5 20.9 18.9
2003 533 25.5 20.9 18.9
2004 497 24.5 20.3 20.1
2005 520 26.0 20.0 22.8
2006 494 24.0 20.6 25.1
2007 457 25.1 18.2 24.1
2008 421 22.3 18.9 24.1
2009 420 22.2 18.9 21.3
2010 418 20.7 20.1 23
2011 428 20.9 20.4 22.2
2012 422 22.9 18.4 26.1
2013 422 21.9 19.2 20.6
2014 464 20.1 23.0 19.4
2015 527 25.0 21.0 23
2016 566 26.0 21.7 20
2017 546 25.5 21.4 21.1
2018 535 24.5 21.8 17.9
2019 542 25.5 21.2 15.9
2020 568 24.9 22.7 14.3
2021 509 27.4 18.5 n/a
2022 478 24.8 19.2 n/a
2023 483 23.5 20.5 20.7

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 Gray Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 20.6 21.4 7.2
1989 465 23.8 19.5 14.6
1990 479 24.0 19.9 12.3
1991 508 26.0 19.5 14.2
1992 520 27.5 18.9 14.2
1993 515 27.4 18.8 13
1994 538 28.0 19.2 19.7
1995 532 29.6 18.0 0
1996 532 29.6 18.0 0
1997 489 25.6 19.1 16.6
1998 537 25.0 21.5 20.5
1999 523 25.0 20.9 23.3
2000 507 26.5 19.1 20.3
2001 508 28.0 18.1 20.7
2002 533 25.5 20.9 18.9
2003 533 25.5 20.9 18.9
2004 497 24.5 20.3 20.1
2005 520 26.0 20.0 22.8
2006 494 24.0 20.6 25.1
2007 457 25.1 18.2 24.1
2008 421 22.3 18.9 24.1
2009 420 22.2 18.9 21.3
2010 418 20.7 20.1 23
2011 428 20.9 20.4 22.2
2012 422 22.9 18.4 26.1
2013 422 21.9 19.2 20.6
2014 464 20.1 23.0 19.4
2015 527 25.0 21.0 23
2016 566 26.0 21.7 20
2017 546 25.5 21.4 21.1
2018 535 24.5 21.8 17.9
2019 542 25.5 21.2 15.9
2020 568 24.9 22.7 14.3
2021 509 27.4 18.5 n/a
2022 478 24.8 19.2 n/a
2023 483 23.5 20.5 20.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gray 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 $14,585
2020 n/a n/a $14,513
2021 n/a n/a $16,453
2022 $1,302 (4.6%) $26,977 (95.4%) $28,279

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gray Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 31st of 380 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gray Middle School)71.766.5
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)55.751.7
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gray Middle School)73.255.5
 17.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)42.642.6
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gray Middle School)77.879.2
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)59.356.4
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gray Middle School)67.761.5
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)49.446.3
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gray Middle School)76.659.6
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)59.254
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gray Middle School)7250
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)4740.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Gray Middle School)61.542.9
 18.6%
   8th Grade Science (Portland School District 1J)46.337.7
 8.6%
   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 Students542483
 10.9%
African American1118
 63.6%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1414
Hispanic5138
 25.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White388353
 9%
Two or More Races7155
 22.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.9%20.7%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gray Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Gray Middle School.

Students at Gray Middle School are 73% White, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Yes! Gray Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 371 Oregon middle schools.

Students who attend Gray Middle School usually go on to attend Ida B. Wells-Barnett High 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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