- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
Mt Tabor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Tabor 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 411004000922
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Tabor Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Tabor Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Tabor Middle School ranks #1 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-102 students YoY
Mt Tabor Middle School shrank from 606 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-102 students YoY 411004000922 · Portland, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 15:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Mt Tabor Middle School shrank from 606 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Mt Tabor 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 466
Mt Tabor Middle School
466 students
What this shows Mt Tabor Middle School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Tabor Middle School compares
Mt Tabor 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 76% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Oregon - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Two or More 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 4.6%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Mt Tabor 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 Mt Tabor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Tabor 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
Jackson Middle School
Standard public school
715 students 20.4:1 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Tabor Middle School
How many students attend Mt Tabor Middle School?
Mt Tabor Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), down 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Tabor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Tabor Middle School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower 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 Mt Tabor Middle School?
12.5% of students at Mt Tabor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Tabor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Tabor Middle School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Tabor Middle School?
Mt Tabor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Mt Tabor Middle School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Tabor 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.
What other schools are in Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Mt Tabor 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.