Mt Tabor Middle School

Summary:

Mt Tabor Middle School is a public middle school in Portland, Oregon, serving 606 students in grades 6-8 and part of the highly-ranked Portland School District 1J. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 16 out of 371 Oregon middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Mt Tabor Middle School's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranging from 66.3% to 76.5%, compared to 53.2% to 56.7% for the district and 40.6% to 43.2% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 47.6% to 72%, far exceeding the district's 40.6% to 46.9% and the state's 26.4% to 30.5%. The school also shines in 8th-grade Science, with a proficiency rate of 53.4% that significantly outpaces the district's 36.6% and the state's 25.9%. Additionally, Mt Tabor Middle School excels in supporting diverse student populations, with its Hispanic and multi-racial student groups ranking 1st and 2nd, respectively, out of all Oregon middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Harriet Tubman Middle School, Lane Middle School, and Roseway Heights School significantly trail Mt Tabor Middle School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. Even schools like Hosford Middle School and Beaumont Middle School, which perform well, cannot match Mt Tabor's exceptional academic achievements. The nearby schools in the David Douglas School District also lag behind Mt Tabor Middle School in overall performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5800 SE Ash St
       Portland, OR  97215-1293


(503) 916-5646

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,131 Help


Students who attend Mt Tabor Middle School usually attend:

High:    Franklin High School

Feeder schools for Mt Tabor Middle School:

Elementary:    Glencoe Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  606

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.6%
Two or more races:
20.5%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.2% Help


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Compare Details Mt Tabor Middle School ranks better than 95.7% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks first 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 94.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.6%), two or more races (20.5%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Tabor Middle School is 19.2. 9 middle schools in the Portland School District 1J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mt Tabor Middle School employs 31.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Tabor Middle School is $20,131. 9 middle schools in the Portland School District 1J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt Tabor Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Tabor Middle School 16th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Mt Tabor 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 Mt Tabor Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mt Tabor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.75 25th 270 90.7%
2005 87.24 23rd 271 91.5%
2006 82.97 24th 285 91.6%
2007 88.84 18th 295 93.9%
2008 83.10 24th 315 92.4%
2009 83.56 28th 323 91.3%
2010 84.01 30th 343 91.3%
2011 86.07 20th 357 94.4%
2012 80.79 41st 395 89.6%
2013 82.69 41st 377 89.1%
2014 89.97 22nd 382 94.2%
2015 89.80 28th 381 92.7%
2016 88.93 25th 383 93.5%
2017 82.46 43rd 382 88.7%
2018 75.91 69th 384 82.0%
2019 72.41 82nd 379 78.4%
2022 80.87 52nd 367 85.8%
2023 87.23 40th 380 89.5%
2024 94.85 16th 371 95.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mt Tabor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.47 41st 137 70.1%
2019 62.40 38th 115 67.0%
2022 84.22 11th 110 90.0%
2023 81.71 16th 114 86.0%
2024 95.11 2nd 125 98.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mt Tabor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.05 15th 206 92.7%
2019 85.15 11th 156 92.9%
2022 82.19 8th 143 94.4%
2023 96.75 2nd 150 98.7%
2024 98.03 4th 153 97.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Tabor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.53 247th 325 24.0%
2019 46.51 141st 282 50.0%
2022 81.41 49th 364 86.5%
2023 45.15 166th 312 46.8%
2024 67.87 41st 244 83.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt Tabor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.39 61st 342 82.2%
2019 74.90 50th 277 81.9%
2022 85.19 30th 310 90.3%
2023 84.26 39th 323 87.9%
2024 90.49 25th 313 92.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mt Tabor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.89 26th 42 38.1%
2019 53.63 28th 44 36.4%
2022 63.24 38th 93 59.1%
2023 70.69 31st 103 69.9%
2024 75.52 20th 103 80.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt Tabor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.00 70th 341 79.5%
2019 65.01 90th 291 69.1%
2022 76.50 50th 312 84.0%
2023 89.15 28th 318 91.2%
2024 95.75 11th 323 96.6%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Mt Tabor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.11 40th 61 34.4%
2019 20.22 32nd 39 17.9%
2022 44.57 25th 41 39.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Mt Tabor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.92 35th 40 12.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mt Tabor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.42 38th 210 81.9%
2019 77.85 22nd 191 88.5%
2022 62.42 41st 194 78.9%
2023 93.23 10th 201 95.0%
2024 99.27 1st 196 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at Mt Tabor Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.36 63rd 357 82.4%
2019 70.88 84th 344 75.6%
2022 79.35 53rd 355 85.1%
2023 85.96 41st 360 88.6%
2024 92.87 14th 349 96.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Mt Tabor Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 537 19 57 17 9 n/a n/a 0 639
1989 537 23 0 22 0 n/a n/a 79 661
1990 550 27 55 19 10 n/a n/a 0 661
1991 545 26 61 18 13 n/a n/a 0 663
1992 563 31 63 28 10 n/a n/a 0 695
1993 559 35 59 29 7 n/a n/a 0 689
1994 522 46 63 25 8 n/a n/a 0 664
1995 555 31 78 9 12 n/a n/a 0 685
1996 555 31 78 9 12 n/a n/a 0 685
1997 555 38 79 11 13 n/a n/a 0 696
1998 573 39 80 30 10 n/a n/a 0 732
1999 521 42 78 29 8 n/a n/a 0 678
2000 531 32 66 36 7 n/a n/a 0 672
2001 507 41 74 40 8 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 535 39 86 41 6 n/a n/a 0 707
2003 535 39 86 41 6 n/a n/a 0 707
2004 543 46 88 44 8 n/a n/a 0 729
2005 512 44 86 39 11 n/a n/a 3 695
2006 498 53 77 32 5 n/a n/a 0 665
2007 453 51 82 36 4 n/a n/a 7 633
2008 402 51 78 33 6 n/a n/a 18 588
2009 345 48 89 33 6 n/a n/a 34 555
2010 348 38 89 48 5 n/a n/a 31 559
2011 372 29 81 51 3 1 42 0 579
2012 368 20 77 68 3 2 55 0 593
2013 365 17 69 71 8 4 72 0 606
2014 362 15 69 92 8 2 80 0 628
2015 398 17 65 92 6 3 81 0 662
2016 432 14 54 90 6 2 96 0 694
2017 460 18 44 97 4 4 103 0 730
2018 447 19 53 78 4 4 113 0 718
2019 457 18 51 80 1 3 131 0 741
2020 445 13 52 78 1 1 132 2 724
2021 462 8 37 82 0 4 126 2 721
2022 402 8 29 76 0 3 125 2 645
2023 355 10 26 67 0 3 124 21 606

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 Mt Tabor Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 26.5 24.1 20.2
1989 661 33.4 19.7 29.3
1990 661 34.8 18.9 23.3
1991 663 35.0 18.9 24.6
1992 695 37.0 18.7 23.2
1993 689 37.6 18.3 25.1
1994 664 36.4 18.2 27.7
1995 685 34.4 19.9 0
1996 685 34.4 19.9 0
1997 696 35.5 19.6 21.7
1998 732 35.6 20.6 19.5
1999 678 33.3 20.4 23.3
2000 672 31.4 21.4 19.8
2001 670 34.8 19.3 22.4
2002 707 32.0 22.1 23.3
2003 707 32.0 22.1 23.3
2004 729 35.9 20.3 22.8
2005 695 34.8 20.0 24.3
2006 665 32.0 20.8 26.3
2007 633 32.8 19.3 24.8
2008 588 31.3 18.8 27.4
2009 555 29.3 18.9 32.1
2010 559 27.1 20.6 34.5
2011 579 28.1 20.5 32.8
2012 593 28.1 21.0 37.1
2013 606 28.0 21.6 33.2
2014 628 26.5 23.6 32
2015 662 30.0 22.0 28.1
2016 694 31.0 22.3 22.3
2017 730 30.6 23.8 25.1
2018 718 32.1 22.3 18.8
2019 741 34.4 21.4 16.2
2020 724 33.1 21.8 14.9
2021 721 33.9 21.2 n/a
2022 645 32.6 19.7 n/a
2023 606 31.4 19.2 15.2

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 Mt Tabor Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 26.5 24.1 20.2
1989 661 33.4 19.7 29.3
1990 661 34.8 18.9 23.3
1991 663 35.0 18.9 24.6
1992 695 37.0 18.7 23.2
1993 689 37.6 18.3 25.1
1994 664 36.4 18.2 27.7
1995 685 34.4 19.9 0
1996 685 34.4 19.9 0
1997 696 35.5 19.6 21.7
1998 732 35.6 20.6 19.5
1999 678 33.3 20.4 23.3
2000 672 31.4 21.4 19.8
2001 670 34.8 19.3 22.4
2002 707 32.0 22.1 23.3
2003 707 32.0 22.1 23.3
2004 729 35.9 20.3 22.8
2005 695 34.8 20.0 24.3
2006 665 32.0 20.8 26.3
2007 633 32.8 19.3 24.8
2008 588 31.3 18.8 27.4
2009 555 29.3 18.9 32.1
2010 559 27.1 20.6 34.5
2011 579 28.1 20.5 32.8
2012 593 28.1 21.0 37.1
2013 606 28.0 21.6 33.2
2014 628 26.5 23.6 32
2015 662 30.0 22.0 28.1
2016 694 31.0 22.3 22.3
2017 730 30.6 23.8 25.1
2018 718 32.1 22.3 18.8
2019 741 34.4 21.4 16.2
2020 724 33.1 21.8 14.9
2021 721 33.9 21.2 n/a
2022 645 32.6 19.7 n/a
2023 606 31.4 19.2 15.2

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 Mt Tabor 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 $14,508
2020 n/a n/a $14,847
2021 n/a n/a $15,876
2022 $1,441 (5.2%) $26,456 (94.8%) $27,898
2023 $1,499 (7.4%) $18,632 (92.6%) $20,131

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Tabor Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 82nd of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 40th of 380 Middle schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Tabor Middle School)68.357.7
 10.6%
   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 (Mt Tabor Middle School)49.843.7
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)42.642.6
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Tabor Middle School)53.267.4
 14.2%
   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 (Mt Tabor Middle School)52.751.9
 0.8%
   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 (Mt Tabor Middle School)58.262
 3.8%
   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 (Mt Tabor Middle School)45.552.6
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)4740.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Mt Tabor Middle School)57.950.8
 7.1%
   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 Students741606
 18.2%
African American1810
 44.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5126
 49%
Hispanic8067
 16.3%
Pacific Islander33
White457355
 22.3%
Two or More Races131124
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.2%15.2%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Tabor Middle School

Yes! Mt Tabor Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 371 Oregon middle schools.

Students who attend Mt Tabor Middle School usually go on to attend Franklin High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended Mt Tabor Middle School.

Students at Mt Tabor Middle School are 59% White, 20% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Not Specified, 2% African American.


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