- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
Jackson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411004001365
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools.
- #14 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle School ranks #14 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004001365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Jackson Middle School shrank from 791 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 411004001365 · Portland, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 20.4:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Jackson Middle School shrank from 791 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Jackson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- Leodis V. Mcda
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- Ida B. Wells-B
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- This school 715
Jackson Middle School
715 students
What this shows Jackson Middle School reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Middle School compares
Jackson Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 58% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Oregon - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Jackson Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
Floyd Light Middle School
Standard public school
684 students 19:1 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 (~715 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Middle School
How many students attend Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has 715 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), down 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Middle School?
22.0% of students at Jackson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Middle School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Jackson Middle School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle School ranks #14 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.
What other schools are in Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Jackson Middle School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.