- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaverton, OR
Highland Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410192001237
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Beaverton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Beaverton, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192001237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Highland Park Middle School held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 410192001237 · Beaverton, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 17.1:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview High School (2,423 students)
Highland Park Middle School held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview High
Westview High School
2,423 students
- Sunset High Sc
Sunset High School
1,812 students
- Mountainside H
Mountainside High School
1,741 students
- Aloha High Sch
Aloha High School
1,658 students
- Beaverton High
Beaverton High School
1,436 students
- This school 600
Highland Park Middle School
600 students
What this shows Highland Park Middle School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Middle School compares
Highland Park Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 45% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Oregon - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$15,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 9.0%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Highland Park Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaverton Sd 48j reports $15,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Beaverton
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Conestoga Middle School
Standard public school
810 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Five Oaks Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Middle School
Standard public school
793 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Whitford Middle School
Standard public school
770 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow Park Middle School
Standard public school
671 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Middle School
How many students attend Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has 600 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaverton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park Middle School?
29.1% of students at Highland Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Middle School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Beaverton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Park Middle School rank among middle schools in Beaverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Beaverton, 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 Beaverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaverton Sd 48j?
Besides Highland 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.