Is Harriet Tubman Middle School a good school?

Harriet Tubman Middle School ranks 169 th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harriet Tubman Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Harriet Tubman Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Harriet Tubman Middle School?

Students at Harriet Tubman Middle School are 36% White, 34% African American, 16% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

What high school do graduates of Harriet Tubman Middle School attend?

Students who attend Harriet Tubman Middle School usually go on to attend Grant High School

Harriet Tubman Middle School

Summary:

Harriet Tubman Middle School is a public middle school in Portland, Oregon, serving 360 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, Harriet Tubman Middle School has struggled, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. The school also has significant achievement gaps among different student subgroups, with particularly low rankings for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students compared to their peers in the state. Harriet Tubman's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 169th out of 371 Oregon middle schools to 329th out of 379. The school's rating has also varied, from 3 stars out of 5 in the most recent year to only 1 star in 2018-2019.

When comparing Harriet Tubman Middle School to other nearby schools in the Portland School District 1J, there are significant differences in academic performance. For example, West Sylvan Middle School and Gray Middle School consistently rank among the top-performing middle schools in the state, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages. In contrast, Harriet Tubman lags behind these higher-performing schools, despite having higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which suggests that additional funding and smaller class sizes alone may not be the sole factors driving the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2231 N Flint
Portland, OR 97227-1992

(503) 916-5630

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
169^th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,956

Students who attend Harriet Tubman Middle School usually attend:

High:	Grant High School
	Jefferson High School

Feeder schools for Harriet Tubman Middle School:

Elementary:	Boise-Eliot Elementary School
	Dr. Martin Luther King Junior School
	Irvington Elementary School
	Sabin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 360

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.1%

African American:

33.6%

Hispanic:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harriet Tubman Middle School ranks better than 54.4% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks 10^th among 15 ranked middle schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Harriet Tubman Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.1%), African American (33.6%), Hispanic (15.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harriet Tubman Middle School is 14.7, which is the 3^rd best among 15 middle schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)

Compare Harriet Tubman Middle School employs 24.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harriet Tubman Middle School is $26,956, which is the highest among 15 middle schools in the Portland School District 1J!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harriet Tubman Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harriet Tubman Middle School 169^th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Harriet Tubman Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

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White students:

Portland School District 1J:

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

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Rank History for all students at Harriet Tubman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	17.83	329^th	379	13.2%
2022	30.08	255^th	367	30.5%
2023	46.35	176^th	380	53.7%
2024	47.71	169^th	371	54.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harriet Tubman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	20.39	98^th	115	14.8%
2022	37.01	69^th	110	37.3%
2024	39.56	75^th	125	40.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harriet Tubman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	40.70	74^th	156	52.6%
2022	48.59	52^nd	143	63.6%
2023	40.41	72^nd	150	52.0%
2024	56.02	46^th	153	69.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harriet Tubman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	4.51	281^st	282	0.4%
2022	30.29	252^nd	364	30.8%
2023	69.16	61^st	312	80.4%
2024	16.36	232^nd	244	4.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Harriet Tubman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	9.02	262^nd	277	5.4%
2022	32.22	217^th	310	30.0%
2023	53.49	133^rd	323	58.8%
2024	55.93	110^th	313	64.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harriet Tubman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	32.71	36^th	44	18.2%
2022	25.04	82^nd	93	11.8%
2023	36.31	82^nd	103	20.4%
2024	61.20	40^th	103	61.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Harriet Tubman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	27.26	230^th	291	21.0%
2022	28.55	224^th	312	28.2%
2023	44.35	151^st	318	52.5%
2024	39.87	187^th	323	42.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Harriet Tubman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	15.22	22^nd	23	4.3%
2022	16.17	21^st	24	12.5%
2023	28.70	14^th	21	33.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harriet Tubman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	24.18	162^nd	191	15.2%
2022	17.79	185^th	194	4.6%
2023	50.45	78^th	201	61.2%
2024	47.99	83^rd	196	57.7%

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Rank History for White students at Harriet Tubman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	64.90	109^th	344	68.3%
2022	59.48	118^th	355	66.8%
2023	74.96	60^th	360	83.3%
2024	76.65	63^rd	349	81.9%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harriet Tubman Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	154	199	6	73	8	2	49	0	491
2020	129	162	3	67	5	1	61	1	429
2021	150	158	6	65	2	2	59	2	444
2022	152	122	5	50	3	1	50	4	387
2023	130	121	4	56	1	2	42	4	360

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 Harriet Tubman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	491	26.0	18.8	58.7
2020	429	26.5	16.1	50.6
2021	444	27.4	16.1	n/a
2022	387	29.3	13.2	n/a
2023	360	24.3	14.7	64.7

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 Harriet Tubman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	491	26.0	18.8	58.7
2020	429	26.5	16.1	50.6
2021	444	27.4	16.1	n/a
2022	387	29.3	13.2	n/a
2023	360	24.3	14.7	64.7

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 Harriet Tubman Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$15,494
2020	n/a	n/a	$17,400
2021	n/a	n/a	$19,270
2022	$2,112 (6.6%)	$29,683 (93.4%)	$31,795
2023	$2,450 (9.1%)	$24,506 (90.9%)	$26,956

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harriet Tubman Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 329^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 176^th of 380 Middle schools	40.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harriet Tubman Middle School)	29.9	42.9	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)	55.7	51.7	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harriet Tubman Middle School)	21	27.9	6.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)	42.6	42.6
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harriet Tubman Middle School)	38.7	35.2	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)	59.3	56.4	2.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harriet Tubman Middle School)	25.7	25.3	0.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)	49.4	46.3	3.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harriet Tubman Middle School)	36.4	45.3	8.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)	59.2	54	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harriet Tubman Middle School)	25.2	27.2	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)	47	40.1	6.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Harriet Tubman Middle School)	27.8	30.4	2.6%
8th Grade Science (Portland School District 1J)	46.3	37.7	8.6%
8th Grade Science (Oregon)	37.5	26	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	491	360	26.7%
African American	199	121	39.2%
American Indian	8	1	87.5%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	73	56	23.3%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	154	130	15.6%
Two or More Races	49	42	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.7%	64.7%	6.1%

Schools Near Harriet Tubman Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)			OSAS Mathematics (2024)			OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harriet Tubman Middle School	Public	6-8	2231 N Flint	Portland	97227	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 916-5630	360	24	14.7	64.7%	130 (36.1%)	121 (33.6%)	56 (15.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	42 (11.7%)	47.7	169^th of 371 public middle schools	54.4%		46.3	176^th of 380 public middle schools	53.7%	7	47.1	33.7	29.9	38.6	32.1	25.6	25.3	$26,956	$2,450	$24,506
da Vinci Middle School	Public	6-8	2508 NE Everett	Portland	97232	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5356	434	25	17.3	34.1%	263 (60.6%)	28 (6.5%)	50 (11.5%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (13.4%)	76.1	63^rd of 371 public middle schools	83.0%		70.4	75^th of 380 public middle schools	80.3%	12	54.2	58.0	59.2	32.5	38.7	42.2	46.8	$20,772	$1,496	$19,276
Ockley Green Middle School	Public	6-8	6031 N Montana	Portland	97217	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5660	483	28	17.0	65.0%	197 (40.8%)	96 (19.9%)	106 (21.9%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)	60 (12.4%)	43.9	192^nd of 371 public middle schools	48.2%		44	190^th of 380 public middle schools	50.0%	2	38.2	41.5	40.0	29.4	34.7	23.3	20.3	$21,836	$2,255	$19,580
Beaumont Middle School	Public	6-8	4043 NE Fremont St	Portland	97212	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5610	446	26	17.0	65.0%	256 (57.4%)	18 (4.0%)	121 (27.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.0%)	88.5	30^th of 371 public middle schools	91.9%		80.8	54^th of 380 public middle schools	85.8%	24	56.4	64.2	59.2	57.3	55.3	49.3	46.4	$22,672	$1,592	$21,080
Hosford Middle School	Public	6-8	2303 SE 28th Pl	Portland	97214	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5640	566	27	20.6	27.4%	362 (64.0%)	17 (3.0%)	40 (7.1%)	59 (10.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (13.1%)	75.2	64^th of 371 public middle schools	82.7%		85.1	44^th of 380 public middle schools	88.4%	20	59.6	60.9	41.1	47.4	48.5	35.1	33.5	$19,418	$1,665	$17,753
Mt Tabor Middle School	Public	6-8	5800 SE Ash St	Portland	97215	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5646	606	31	19.2	15.2%	355 (58.6%)	10 (1.7%)	67 (11.1%)	26 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	124 (20.5%)	94.9	16^th of 371 public middle schools	95.7%		87.2	40^th of 380 public middle schools	89.5%	24	70.7	76.5	66.3	62.8	72.0	47.6	53.4	$20,131	$1,499	$18,632
Roseway Heights School	Public	6-8	7334 NE Siskiyou St	Portland	97213	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 916-5600	576	36	15.7	65.8%	235 (40.8%)	66 (11.5%)	120 (20.8%)	67 (11.6%)	8 (1.4%)	6 (1.0%)	59 (10.2%)	30	254^th of 371 public middle schools	31.5%		34.4	243^rd of 380 public middle schools	36.1%	11	33.1	27.5	36.4	23.8	17.5	28.7	17.0	$22,691	$2,056	$20,636
Gray Middle School	Public	6-8	5505 SW 23rd Ave	Portland	97239	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5676	483	24	20.5	20.7%	353 (73.1%)	18 (3.7%)	38 (7.9%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (11.4%)	94.3	18^th of 371 public middle schools	95.1%		91.1	31^st of 380 public middle schools	91.8%	13	74.1	68.7	73.0	62.1	53.9	50.0	55.0	$19,415	$1,980	$17,435
Kellogg Middle School	Public	6-8	3330 SE 69th	Portland	97206	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 916-5707	658	39	17.0	66.1%	266 (40.4%)	25 (3.8%)	204 (31.0%)	61 (9.3%)	4 (0.6%)	12 (1.8%)	71 (10.8%)	45.1	181^st of 371 public middle schools	51.2%		46.2	177^th of 380 public middle schools	53.4%	4	41.4	38.8	43.3	35.5	29.9	23.5	19.1	$21,886	$2,076	$19,810
West Sylvan Middle School	Public	6-8	8111 SW West Slope Dr	Portland	97225	Washington County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5690	757	37	20.3	13.1%	461 (60.9%)	22 (2.9%)	93 (12.3%)	71 (9.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (12.5%)	92.4	24^th of 371 public middle schools	93.5%		94.5	22^nd of 380 public middle schools	94.2%	2	66.5	73.8	66.7	48.7	63.3	56.6	42.3	$18,829	$1,630	$17,199

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