Enrollment
653
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R a Brown Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at R a Brown Middle School
R a Brown Middle School is a large middle school in Hillsboro, Oregon, enrolling 653 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 653 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hillsboro's middle schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Jr High School (728 students): R a Brown Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 20.2:1).
Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students) and Glencoe High School (1,492 students) alongside R a Brown 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 R a Brown Middle School compares
R a Brown 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,087
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Sd 1j, which includes R a Brown Middle School.
$15,087
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is R a Brown Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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