- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsboro, OR
R a Brown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for R a Brown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410002301250
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R a Brown Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
R a Brown Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R a Brown Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
R a Brown Middle School shrank from 722 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 410002301250 · Hillsboro, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 17.6:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Century High School (1,563 students)
R a Brown Middle School shrank from 722 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
R a Brown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Century High S
Century High School
1,563 students
- Glencoe High S
Glencoe High School
1,492 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,459 students
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High School
1,327 students
- Evergreen Jr H
Evergreen Jr High School
728 students
- This school
R a Brown Middle School
653 students
What this shows R a Brown Middle School reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How R a Brown Middle School compares
R a Brown 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 25% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Oregon - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$16,743
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
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, R a Brown Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsboro Sd 1j reports $16,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R a Brown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R a Brown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Hillsboro
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about R a Brown Middle School
How many students attend R a Brown Middle School?
R a Brown Middle School has 653 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsboro, OR. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R a Brown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at R a Brown Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R a Brown Middle School?
39.5% of students at R a Brown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R a Brown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at R a Brown Middle School is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R a Brown Middle School?
R a Brown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 R a Brown Middle School rank among middle schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, R a Brown Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides R a Brown Middle School, Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students), Glencoe High School (1,492 students), and Liberty High School (1,459 students). See the Hillsboro Sd 1j district page for the complete list.