Enrollment
644
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
Cedar Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410192001233
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Park Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Park Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Park Middle School ranks #1 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192001233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Park Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Park Middle School
Cedar Park Middle School is a large middle school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 644 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Portland's middle schools, it stands alongside Stoller Middle School (1,069 students): Cedar Park Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 25.5:1).
Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students) and Sunset High School (1,812 students) alongside Cedar Park Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedar Park Middle School compares
Cedar Park Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Oregon - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 4.8%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Cedar Park Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaverton Sd 48j, which includes Cedar Park Middle School.
$15,015
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cedar Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aloha High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaverton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Portland
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Stoller Middle School
Standard public school
1,069 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Tumwater Middle School
Standard public school
1,003 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Middle School
Standard public school
876 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Ron Russell Middle School
Standard public school
780 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Hauton B Lee Middle School
Standard public school
718 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Jackson Middle School
Standard public school
715 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~644 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Park Middle School
How many students attend Cedar Park Middle School?
Cedar Park Middle School has 644 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Park Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Park Middle School?
40.9% of students at Cedar Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Park Middle School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Park Middle School?
Cedar Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Park Middle School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Park Middle School ranks #1 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Portland on the city page.
Is Cedar Park Middle School a good school?
Cedar Park Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beaverton Sd 48j?
Besides Cedar Park Middle School, Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students), Sunset High School (1,812 students), and Mountainside High School (1,741 students). See the Beaverton Sd 48j district page for the complete list.
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