Enrollment
696
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsboro, OR
South Meadows Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Meadows Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410002301253
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Meadows Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Meadows Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Meadows Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Meadows Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Meadows Middle School
South Meadows Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Hillsboro, Oregon, enrolling 696 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 696 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 162 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (32%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hillsboro's middle schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Jr High School (728 students): South Meadows Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.5:1 vs 20.2:1).
Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students) and Glencoe High School (1,492 students) alongside South Meadows 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 South Meadows Middle School compares
South Meadows 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Oregon - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 53.0%
White 32.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 5.3%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, South Meadows 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 South Meadows 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 South Meadows Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Meadows 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 (~696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Meadows Middle School
How many students attend South Meadows Middle School?
South Meadows Middle School has 696 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsboro, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Meadows Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Meadows Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Meadows Middle School?
67.6% of students at South Meadows Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Meadows Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Meadows Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Meadows Middle School?
South Meadows Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 South Meadows Middle School rank among middle schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, South Meadows Middle School ranks #3 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 South Meadows Middle School a good school?
South Meadows Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 South Meadows 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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