Enrollment
744
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tigard, OR
Thomas R Fowler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas R Fowler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411224001196
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas R Fowler Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Tigard · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas R Fowler Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas R Fowler Middle School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Tigard, OR.
School address
District: Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j · Oregon
NCES ID 411224001196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas R Fowler Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas R Fowler Middle School
Thomas R Fowler Middle School is a large middle school in Tigard, Oregon, enrolling 744 students.
At 16.9:1, 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 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 90% of state schools at 744 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tigard's middle schools, it stands alongside Twality Middle School (1,006 students): Thomas R Fowler Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 20.1:1).
Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j also operates Tigard High School (1,771 students) and Tualatin High School (1,687 students) alongside Thomas R Fowler 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 Thomas R Fowler Middle School compares
Thomas R Fowler 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 46% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Oregon - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$16,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Thomas R Fowler 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 Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j, which includes Thomas R Fowler Middle School.
$16,022
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 41.3%
Federal 7.6%
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 Thomas R Fowler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tualatin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twality Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelbrook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metzger Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas R Fowler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Tigard
1 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 (~744 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas R Fowler Middle School
How many students attend Thomas R Fowler Middle School?
Thomas R Fowler Middle School has 744 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tigard, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas R Fowler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas R Fowler Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas R Fowler Middle School?
28.4% of students at Thomas R Fowler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas R Fowler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas R Fowler Middle School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Tigard, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas R Fowler Middle School?
Thomas R Fowler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Thomas R Fowler Middle School rank among public schools in Tigard?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas R Fowler Middle School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Tigard, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tigard on the city page.
Is Thomas R Fowler Middle School a good school?
Thomas R Fowler Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j?
Besides Thomas R Fowler Middle School, Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j also operates Tigard High School (1,771 students), Tualatin High School (1,687 students), and Twality Middle School (1,006 students). See the Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j district page for the complete list.
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