- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
Parkrose Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Parkrose 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 410948000986
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkrose Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #18 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkrose Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkrose Middle School ranks #18 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Parkrose Sd 3 · Oregon
NCES ID 410948000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Parkrose Middle School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 410948000986 · Portland, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 18.2:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkrose High School (998 students)
Parkrose Middle School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Parkrose Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkrose High
Parkrose High School
998 students
- This school
Parkrose Middle School
618 students
- Russell Elemen 309
Russell Elementary
309 students
- Prescott Eleme 268
Prescott Elementary School
268 students
- Shaver Element 266
Shaver Elementary School
266 students
- Sacramento Ele 255
Sacramento Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Parkrose Middle School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkrose Middle School compares
Parkrose Middle School 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oregon - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.9%
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
$15,887
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
White 26.3%
African American 20.9%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Parkrose Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkrose Sd 3 reports $15,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkrose Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkrose High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prescott Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaver Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sacramento Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkrose Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkrose Middle School
How many students attend Parkrose Middle School?
Parkrose Middle School has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkrose Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkrose Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkrose Middle School?
70.7% of students at Parkrose Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkrose Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Parkrose Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.2% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkrose Middle School?
Parkrose Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Parkrose Middle School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkrose Middle School ranks #18 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 Parkrose Sd 3?
Besides Parkrose Middle School, Parkrose Sd 3 also operates Parkrose High School (998 students), Russell Elementary (309 students), and Prescott Elementary School (268 students). See the Parkrose Sd 3 district page for the complete list.