- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
West Sylvan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Sylvan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411004000947
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Sylvan Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #8 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Sylvan Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Sylvan Middle School ranks #8 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
West Sylvan Middle School held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 411004000947 · Portland, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 18.1:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
West Sylvan Middle School held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
West Sylvan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- Leodis V. Mcda
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- Ida B. Wells-B
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- This school 670
West Sylvan Middle School
670 students
What this shows West Sylvan Middle School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Sylvan Middle School compares
West Sylvan 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 77% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Oregon - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 9.7%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, West Sylvan Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Sylvan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Sylvan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
Tumwater Middle School
Standard public school
1,003 students 23.3:1 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
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 (~670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Sylvan Middle School
How many students attend West Sylvan Middle School?
West Sylvan Middle School has 670 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sylvan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Sylvan Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Sylvan Middle School?
12.0% of students at West Sylvan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Sylvan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Sylvan Middle School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Sylvan Middle School?
West Sylvan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 West Sylvan Middle School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, West Sylvan Middle School ranks #8 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 Portland Sd 1j?
Besides West Sylvan Middle School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.