- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
Tumwater Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tumwater Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410192001921
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tumwater Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tumwater Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater Middle School ranks #4 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192001921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Tumwater Middle School held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 410192001921 · Portland, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
1,003 enr · 23.3:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview High School (2,423 students)
Tumwater Middle School held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Tumwater Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview High
Westview High School
2,423 students
- Sunset High Sc
Sunset High School
1,812 students
- Mountainside H
Mountainside High School
1,741 students
- Aloha High Sch
Aloha High School
1,658 students
- Beaverton High
Beaverton High School
1,436 students
- This school
Tumwater Middle School
1,003 students
What this shows Tumwater Middle School reports 1,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tumwater Middle School compares
Tumwater 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 77% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,003
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Oregon - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,827
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Asian 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Tumwater Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaverton Sd 48j reports $15,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tumwater Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountainside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aloha High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaverton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tumwater Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
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
Floyd Light Middle School
Standard public school
684 students 19:1 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 (~1,003 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tumwater Middle School
How many students attend Tumwater Middle School?
Tumwater Middle School has 1,003 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 998 (2022-23) → 976 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tumwater Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tumwater Middle School is 23.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tumwater Middle School?
12.2% of students at Tumwater Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tumwater Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tumwater Middle School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tumwater Middle School?
Tumwater Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Tumwater Middle School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater Middle School ranks #4 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 Beaverton Sd 48j?
Besides Tumwater Middle School, Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students), Sunset High School (1,812 students), and Mountainside High School (1,741 students). See the Beaverton Sd 48j district page for the complete list.