- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsboro, OR
J W Poynter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J W Poynter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410002301251
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Poynter Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J W Poynter Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Poynter Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
J W Poynter Middle School grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 410002301251 · Hillsboro, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 20.7:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Century High School (1,563 students)
J W Poynter Middle School grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
J W Poynter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Century High S
Century High School
1,563 students
- Glencoe High S
Glencoe High School
1,492 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,459 students
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High School
1,327 students
- Evergreen Jr H
Evergreen Jr High School
728 students
- This school
J W Poynter Middle School
703 students
What this shows J W Poynter Middle School reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Poynter Middle School compares
J W Poynter Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 2% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Oregon - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$16,743
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 703 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 36.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 4.6%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, J W Poynter Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsboro Sd 1j reports $16,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J W Poynter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Poynter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Hillsboro
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~703 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about J W Poynter Middle School
How many students attend J W Poynter Middle School?
J W Poynter Middle School has 703 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsboro, OR. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Poynter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Poynter Middle School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J W Poynter Middle School?
53.8% of students at J W Poynter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Poynter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J W Poynter Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Poynter Middle School?
J W Poynter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 J W Poynter Middle School rank among middle schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Poynter Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides J W Poynter Middle School, Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students), Glencoe High School (1,492 students), and Liberty High School (1,459 students). See the Hillsboro Sd 1j district page for the complete list.