Enrollment
791
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Oswego, OR
Lake Oswego Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Oswego Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410723000066
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Oswego Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Lake Oswego · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Oswego Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Oswego Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Lake Oswego, OR.
School address
District: Lake Oswego Sd 7j · Oregon
NCES ID 410723000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Oswego Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Oswego Middle School
Lake Oswego Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lake Oswego, Oregon, enrolling 791 students.
At 17.6:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.4% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Oregon average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 90% of state schools at 791 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lake Oswego's middle schools, it stands alongside Lakeridge Middle School (888 students): Lake Oswego Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 20.2:1).
Lake Oswego Sd 7j also operates Lake Oswego Senior High School (1,282 students) and Lakeridge High School (1,241 students) alongside Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego Middle School compares
Lake Oswego 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 88% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Oregon - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$14,708
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 59.7%
Asian 16.5%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego Sd 7j, which includes Lake Oswego Middle School.
$14,708
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.2%
State 31.5%
Federal 5.3%
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 Lake Oswego Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Oswego Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Lake Oswego
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~791 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Oswego Middle School
How many students attend Lake Oswego Middle School?
Lake Oswego Middle School has 791 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Oswego, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Oswego Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Oswego Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Oswego Middle School?
6.4% of students at Lake Oswego Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Oswego Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Oswego Middle School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Lake Oswego, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Oswego Middle School?
Lake Oswego Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Lake Oswego Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Oswego Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Lake Oswego, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Oswego on the city page.
Is Lake Oswego Middle School a good school?
Lake Oswego Middle School earns 48/100 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 Lake Oswego Sd 7j?
Besides Lake Oswego Middle School, Lake Oswego Sd 7j also operates Lake Oswego Senior High School (1,282 students), Lakeridge High School (1,241 students), and Lakeridge Middle School (888 students). See the Lake Oswego Sd 7j district page for the complete list.
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