- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tigard, OR
Twality Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Twality Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411224001197
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twality Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Tigard · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Twality Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twality Middle School ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Tigard, OR.
School address
District: Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j · Oregon
NCES ID 411224001197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Twality Middle School grew from 918 students in 2022-23 to 977 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 411224001197 · Tigard, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
1,006 enr · 20.1:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Tigard High School (1,771 students)
Twality Middle School grew from 918 students in 2022-23 to 977 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Twality Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tigard High Sc
Tigard High School
1,771 students
- Tualatin High
Tualatin High School
1,687 students
- This school
Twality Middle School
1,006 students
- Hazelbrook Mid
Hazelbrook Middle School
792 students
- Thomas R Fowle
Thomas R Fowler Middle School
744 students
- Metzger Elemen 566
Metzger Elementary School
566 students
What this shows Twality Middle School reports 1,006 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twality Middle School compares
Twality Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 50% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,006
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Oregon - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$17,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 6.1%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Twality Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j reports $17,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twality Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tualatin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazelbrook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas R Fowler Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metzger Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twality Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~1,006 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Twality Middle School
How many students attend Twality Middle School?
Twality Middle School has 1,006 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tigard, OR. CCD year-over-year: 918 (2022-23) → 977 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twality Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twality Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twality Middle School?
26.5% of students at Twality Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twality Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Twality Middle School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Tigard, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twality Middle School?
Twality Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Twality Middle School rank among public schools in Tigard?
By Resource Investment Index, Twality Middle School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j?
Besides Twality Middle School, Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j also operates Tigard High School (1,771 students), Tualatin High School (1,687 students), and Hazelbrook Middle School (792 students). See the Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j district page for the complete list.