- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
Oliver Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oliver Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410280011357
👥 S:T ratio 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver Middle earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #24 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oliver Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Middle ranks #24 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Centennial Sd 28j · Oregon
NCES ID 410280011357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Oliver Middle held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 410280011357 · Portland, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 21.8:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (1,731 students)
Oliver Middle held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Oliver Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,731 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
876 students
- Butler Creek E 509
Butler Creek Elementary School
509 students
- This school 435
Oliver Middle
435 students
- Parklane Eleme 397
Parklane Elementary School
397 students
- Powell Butte E 392
Powell Butte Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Oliver Middle reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oliver Middle compares
Oliver Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Oregon - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,654
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
White 28.4%
Asian 12.0%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Oliver Middle is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
District finance for Centennial Sd 28j reports $16,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oliver Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parklane Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powell Butte Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oliver Middle
How many students attend Oliver Middle?
Oliver Middle has 435 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Middle is 21.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oliver Middle?
68.7% of students at Oliver Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oliver Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oliver Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver Middle?
Oliver Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Oliver Middle rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Middle ranks #24 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 Centennial Sd 28j?
Besides Oliver Middle, Centennial Sd 28j also operates Centennial High School (1,731 students), Centennial Middle School (876 students), and Butler Creek Elementary School (509 students). See the Centennial Sd 28j district page for the complete list.