Enrollment
838
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forest Grove, OR
Neil Armstrong Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Neil Armstrong Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410516001188
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neil Armstrong Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Forest Grove · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Neil Armstrong Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neil Armstrong Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Forest Grove, OR.
School address
District: Forest Grove Sd 15 · Oregon
NCES ID 410516001188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neil Armstrong Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neil Armstrong Middle School
Neil Armstrong Middle School is a large middle school in Forest Grove, Oregon, enrolling 838 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 92% of state schools at 838 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (31%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 174 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 838 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Forest Grove Sd 15 also operates Forest Grove High School (1,849 students) and Tom Mccall Upper Elementary (673 students) alongside Neil Armstrong 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 Neil Armstrong Middle School compares
Neil Armstrong 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 25% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$15,351
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
White 31.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Neil Armstrong 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 Forest Grove Sd 15, which includes Neil Armstrong Middle School.
$15,351
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 60.8%
Federal 11.8%
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 Neil Armstrong Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tom Mccall Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvey Clarke Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Echo Shaw Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Gale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neil Armstrong Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~838 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Neil Armstrong Middle School
How many students attend Neil Armstrong Middle School?
Neil Armstrong Middle School has 838 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forest Grove, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neil Armstrong Middle School?
39.8% of students at Neil Armstrong Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neil Armstrong Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Neil Armstrong Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Forest Grove, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neil Armstrong Middle School?
Neil Armstrong Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Neil Armstrong Middle School rank among public schools in Forest Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Neil Armstrong Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Forest Grove, 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 Forest Grove on the city page.
Is Neil Armstrong Middle School a good school?
Neil Armstrong Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. 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 Forest Grove Sd 15?
Besides Neil Armstrong Middle School, Forest Grove Sd 15 also operates Forest Grove High School (1,849 students), Tom Mccall Upper Elementary (673 students), and Harvey Clarke Elementary School (390 students). See the Forest Grove Sd 15 district page for the complete list.
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