Enrollment
435
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oliver Middle compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oliver Middle
Oliver Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Oregon schools and 24% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 435 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 318 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #317, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Among Portland's middle schools, it stands alongside Stoller Middle School (1,069 students): Oliver Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 25.5:1).
Centennial Sd 28j also operates Centennial High School (1,731 students) and Centennial Middle School (876 students) alongside Oliver Middle.
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 Oliver Middle compares
Oliver Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,666
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centennial Sd 28j, which includes Oliver Middle.
$14,666
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 59.8%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Oliver Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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