Ockley Green Middle School

Summary:

Ockley Green Middle School is a public middle school in Portland, Oregon, serving 483 students in grades 6-8. While the school is part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in the state, Ockley Green has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

Ockley Green's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates ranging from 38.2% to 41.5% in ELA and 23.3% to 34.7% in Mathematics, compared to the district's 53.2% to 56.7% and 40.6% to 46.9%, respectively. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well but African American, Hispanic, and Gifted and Talented students struggling significantly. As a result, Ockley Green has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools, with a SchoolDigger star rating ranging from 0 to 3 out of 5.

Interestingly, Ockley Green's challenges appear to be unique, as nearby schools within the same district, such as West Sylvan Middle School, Gray Middle School, and Beaumont Middle School, consistently outperform Ockley Green in academic proficiency, school rankings, and student group performance. This suggests that the issues at Ockley Green may require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6031 N Montana
       Portland, OR  97217-4799


(503) 916-5660

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,453 Help


Students who attend Ockley Green Middle School usually attend:

High:    Jefferson High School
    Roosevelt High School

Feeder schools for Ockley Green Middle School:

Elementary:    Beach Elementary School
    Chief Joseph Elementary School
    Peninsula Elementary School
    Woodlawn Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.8%
Hispanic:
21.9%
African American:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ockley Green Middle School ranks worse than 51.8% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks 12th 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 43.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ockley Green Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.8%), Hispanic (21.9%), African American (19.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ockley Green Middle School is 17, which is the 6th best among 15 middle schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ockley Green Middle School is $28,453. 7 middle schools in the Portland School District 1J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ockley Green Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ockley Green Middle School 192nd of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Ockley Green Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Ockley Green Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ockley Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.45 254th 270 5.9%
2005 9.03 262nd 271 3.3%
2006 18.08 256th 285 10.2%
2007 25.02 252nd 295 14.6%
2008 13.12 295th 315 6.3%
2009 13.45 304th 323 5.9%
2010 15.67 319th 343 7.0%
2011 8.98 341st 357 4.5%
2012 20.65 352nd 395 10.9%
2013 10.07 357th 377 5.3%
2014 19.25 337th 382 11.8%
2015 15.70 346th 381 9.2%
2016 29.87 294th 383 23.2%
2017 28.46 285th 382 25.4%
2018 11.38 362nd 384 5.7%
2019 12.80 347th 379 8.4%
2022 36.81 220th 367 40.1%
2023 44.00 190th 380 50.0%
2024 43.94 192nd 371 48.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ockley Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.47 129th 137 5.8%
2019 24.28 93rd 115 19.1%
2022 40.31 60th 110 45.5%
2023 42.25 63rd 114 44.7%
2024 40.13 73rd 125 41.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ockley Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.86 104th 206 49.5%
2019 33.37 98th 156 37.2%
2022 59.70 35th 143 75.5%
2023 41.72 69th 150 54.0%
2024 39.64 84th 153 45.1%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ockley Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.56 324th 325 0.3%
2019 7.91 274th 282 2.8%
2022 37.06 218th 364 40.1%
2023 65.53 72nd 312 76.9%
2024 23.93 205th 244 16.0%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ockley Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.71 323rd 342 5.6%
2019 12.13 255th 277 7.9%
2022 44.07 160th 310 48.4%
2023 40.39 180th 323 44.3%
2024 49.72 139th 313 55.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ockley Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.07 35th 42 16.7%
2019 0.20 44th 44 0.0%
2022 25.63 81st 93 12.9%
2023 52.72 64th 103 37.9%
2024 37.63 79th 103 23.3%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ockley Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.23 329th 341 3.5%
2019 10.85 277th 291 4.8%
2022 31.53 203rd 312 34.9%
2023 47.83 137th 318 56.9%
2024 35.61 201st 323 37.8%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Ockley Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.26 61st 61 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Ockley Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.93 40th 40 0.0%
2019 14.49 23rd 23 0.0%
2022 32.97 15th 24 37.5%
2023 25.25 18th 21 14.3%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ockley Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.85 204th 210 2.9%
2019 25.61 158th 191 17.3%
2022 35.23 121st 194 37.6%
2023 35.80 125th 201 37.8%
2024 42.27 100th 196 49.0%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Ockley Green Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.37 271st 357 24.1%
2019 30.07 261st 344 24.1%
2022 67.02 88th 355 75.2%
2023 80.82 52nd 360 85.6%
2024 76.34 64th 349 81.7%
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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by a parent
Thursday, January 28, 2010

Open Quote We love Ockley Green! The K-8 program there is growing; parents are finding ways to become more involved and teachers consistently amaze us with their ability to promote diversity, art, music and technology through everyday learning. It shows in the way they teach, and in the extra hours they put in that they care very much for our children and their education. At first we were nervous about sending our "baby" to a school with 6th to 8th graders in it, but all you have to do is walk through the halls to see that the "big kids" treat the "little kids" with such great love and respect - it's like one big family.

Ockley Green is a great school, but it's not without it's challenges. The best advantage we have is a great group of dedicated parents, ready to work hard to support our teachers and make Ockley Green the best school in North Portland! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, December 12, 2009

Open Quote I am a Kindergarten parent at Ockley Green, and I am so happy with my experience here! The class sizes are small, the teachers are great, and the community is very supportive. It's still in transition from it's old role as a middle school to a magnet K-8, but it is on it's way up. If you're looking to make a school choice in Portland Public Schools, definitely check it out! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ockley Green Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 301 164 53 25 17 n/a n/a 0 560
1989 338 172 45 22 16 n/a n/a 0 593
1990 338 198 42 32 10 n/a n/a 0 620
1991 363 225 53 30 13 n/a n/a 0 684
1992 403 207 61 42 9 n/a n/a 0 722
1993 404 196 60 47 14 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 390 185 54 55 21 n/a n/a 0 705
1995 348 213 68 80 24 n/a n/a 0 733
1996 348 213 68 80 24 n/a n/a 0 733
1997 310 192 70 69 20 n/a n/a 0 661
1998 254 179 61 74 19 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 197 166 57 84 15 n/a n/a 0 519
2000 169 168 54 79 16 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 130 140 52 72 14 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 123 191 41 102 18 n/a n/a 0 475
2003 123 191 41 102 18 n/a n/a 0 475
2004 109 173 39 92 14 n/a n/a 0 427
2005 89 161 39 86 10 n/a n/a 0 385
2006 71 132 41 66 6 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 110 195 34 80 12 n/a n/a 11 442
2008 87 186 37 65 5 n/a n/a 9 389
2009 70 169 31 50 4 n/a n/a 13 337
2010 83 134 22 50 6 n/a n/a 4 299
2011 90 133 13 57 6 10 1 0 310
2012 78 111 13 43 3 7 13 0 268
2013 58 99 15 45 5 8 14 0 244
2014 118 61 17 41 6 10 12 0 265
2015 336 98 34 69 12 16 62 0 627
2016 332 76 28 75 8 15 74 0 608
2017 250 118 28 143 8 27 50 0 624
2018 187 123 18 124 9 18 52 0 531
2019 180 119 20 123 6 10 45 2 505
2020 172 114 17 119 5 7 51 2 487
2021 182 114 13 111 1 9 50 6 486
2022 180 104 8 116 1 10 61 9 489
2023 197 96 7 106 1 7 60 9 483

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 Ockley Green Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 25.7 21.7 44.3
1989 593 34.0 17.4 39.3
1990 620 30.8 20.1 49.4
1991 684 39.9 17.1 41.8
1992 722 41.0 17.6 41
1993 721 41.8 17.2 47.6
1994 705 42.3 16.7 51.6
1995 733 42.1 17.4 0
1996 733 42.1 17.4 0
1997 661 39.1 16.9 50.5
1998 587 34.3 17.1 56.4
1999 519 29.0 17.9 69
2000 486 28.5 17.1 74.3
2001 408 28.5 14.3 78.2
2002 475 25.5 18.6 74.1
2003 475 25.5 18.6 74.1
2004 427 28.0 15.3 68.1
2005 385 25.5 15.1 78.2
2006 316 25.0 12.6 83.5
2007 442 31.6 14.0 77.3
2008 389 24.9 15.6 74.5
2009 337 21.5 15.7 72.2
2010 299 19.0 15.7 74.9
2011 310 20.7 14.9 76.5
2012 268 20.0 13.3 77.6
2013 244 16.5 14.7 86.5
2014 265 n/a n/a 98.9
2015 627 36.0 17.4 51
2016 608 34.0 17.8 49.2
2017 624 34.0 18.3 60.6
2018 531 31.0 17.1 54
2019 505 29.9 16.8 56.2
2020 487 28.9 16.8 48
2021 486 30.7 15.8 n/a
2022 489 29.1 16.7 n/a
2023 483 28.4 17.0 65

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 Ockley Green Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 25.7 21.7 44.3
1989 593 34.0 17.4 39.3
1990 620 30.8 20.1 49.4
1991 684 39.9 17.1 41.8
1992 722 41.0 17.6 41
1993 721 41.8 17.2 47.6
1994 705 42.3 16.7 51.6
1995 733 42.1 17.4 0
1996 733 42.1 17.4 0
1997 661 39.1 16.9 50.5
1998 587 34.3 17.1 56.4
1999 519 29.0 17.9 69
2000 486 28.5 17.1 74.3
2001 408 28.5 14.3 78.2
2002 475 25.5 18.6 74.1
2003 475 25.5 18.6 74.1
2004 427 28.0 15.3 68.1
2005 385 25.5 15.1 78.2
2006 316 25.0 12.6 83.5
2007 442 31.6 14.0 77.3
2008 389 24.9 15.6 74.5
2009 337 21.5 15.7 72.2
2010 299 19.0 15.7 74.9
2011 310 20.7 14.9 76.5
2012 268 20.0 13.3 77.6
2013 244 16.5 14.7 86.5
2014 265 n/a n/a 98.9
2015 627 36.0 17.4 51
2016 608 34.0 17.8 49.2
2017 624 34.0 18.3 60.6
2018 531 31.0 17.1 54
2019 505 29.9 16.8 56.2
2020 487 28.9 16.8 48
2021 486 30.7 15.8 n/a
2022 489 29.1 16.7 n/a
2023 483 28.4 17.0 65

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 Ockley Green 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 $15,928
2020 n/a n/a $16,211
2021 n/a n/a $17,837
2022 $1,635 (5.7%) $26,818 (94.3%) $28,453

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ockley Green Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 347th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 190th of 380 Middle schools
 41.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ockley Green Middle School)28.941.8
 12.9%
   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 (Ockley Green Middle School)10.830.8
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)42.642.6
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ockley Green Middle School)3739.5
 2.5%
   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 (Ockley Green Middle School)33.123.4
 9.7%
   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 (Ockley Green Middle School)25.942.4
 16.5%
   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 (Ockley Green Middle School)11.827.3
 15.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)4740.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Ockley Green Middle School)21.826.3
 4.5%
   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 Students505483
 4.4%
African American11996
 19.3%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian207
 65%
Hispanic123106
 13.8%
Pacific Islander107
 30%
White180197
 9.4%
Two or More Races4560
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.2%65%
 8.8%


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Students at Ockley Green Middle School are 41% White, 22% Hispanic, 20% African American, 12% Two or more races, 2% Not Specified, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Ockley Green Middle School usually go on to attend Jefferson High School

Ockley Green Middle School ranks 192nd of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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


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