Enrollment
1,003
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tumwater Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tumwater Middle School
Tumwater Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 1,003 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Oregon schools and 32% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Oregon average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,003 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Portland's middle schools, it stands alongside Stoller Middle School (1,069 students): Tumwater Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 25.5:1).
Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students) and Sunset High School (1,812 students) alongside Tumwater 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 Tumwater Middle School compares
Tumwater 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,015
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaverton Sd 48j, which includes Tumwater Middle School.
$15,015
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~1,003 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tumwater Middle School a good school?
Tumwater Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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