Enrollment
770
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaverton, OR
Whitford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whitford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410192001238
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitford Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Beaverton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitford Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitford Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Beaverton, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192001238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitford Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitford Middle School
Whitford Middle School is a large middle school in Beaverton, Oregon, enrolling 770 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.7% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 90% of state schools at 770 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (41%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Beaverton's middle schools, it stands alongside Conestoga Middle School (810 students): Whitford Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 19.8:1).
Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students) and Sunset High School (1,812 students) alongside Whitford 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 Whitford Middle School compares
Whitford 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 6% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Oregon - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
White 40.6%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 5.7%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Whitford 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 Whitford 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 Whitford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aloha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaverton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitford 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 Beaverton
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Conestoga Middle School
Standard public school
810 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Five Oaks Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Middle School
Standard public school
793 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Meadow Park Middle School
Standard public school
671 students 16:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Middle School
Standard public school
600 students 17.1:1 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 (~770 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Whitford Middle School
How many students attend Whitford Middle School?
Whitford Middle School has 770 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaverton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitford Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitford Middle School?
49.7% of students at Whitford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whitford Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in Beaverton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitford Middle School?
Whitford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Whitford Middle School rank among middle schools in Beaverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitford Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Beaverton, 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 Beaverton on the city page.
Is Whitford Middle School a good school?
Whitford Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Whitford 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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