Lane Middle School is a public middle school located in Portland, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 334 students. The school is part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, Lane Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Oregon middle schools, with a ranking between 271-347 out of 367-380 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (OSAS) is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics, where only 10.3% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 40.6% in the district and 26.4% statewide. The school's diverse student population, with a high percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, likely contributes to these academic challenges.
While the school's resources may be relatively high, the academic performance of Lane Middle School remains significantly below the district and state averages, suggesting that simply increasing resources may not be enough to address the school's challenges. The school may need to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to ensure that they are effectively supporting student learning and addressing the specific needs of the school's population, which includes a significant percentage of historically underserved subgroups. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach that includes targeted interventions, culturally responsive teaching practices, and a careful examination of resource allocation and utilization.
In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Lane Middle School.
Lane Middle School ranks 271st of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
Students at Lane Middle School are 38% White, 25% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.
Portland School District 1J