Enrollment
1,006
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twality Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Twality Middle School
Twality Middle School is a large middle school in Tigard, Oregon, enrolling 1,006 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,006 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tigard's middle schools, it stands alongside Thomas R Fowler Middle School (744 students): Twality Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 16.9:1).
Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j also operates Tigard High School (1,771 students) and Tualatin High School (1,687 students) alongside Twality 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 Twality Middle School compares
Twality 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j, which includes Twality 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 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
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 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.
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 (~1,006 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Twality Middle School a good school?
Twality Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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