Oliver Middle

Summary:

Oliver Middle is a public middle school located in Portland, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 457 students. The school is part of the Centennial School District 28J, which is ranked 123 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Oliver Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Oregon middle schools, with a ranking of 353 out of 371 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oliver Middle's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 18.7% to 25.2%, compared to the state average of 40.7% to 43.2%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 8.3% to 8.7%, compared to the state average of 26.4% to 30.5%. The school's performance in Science for 8th grade was also low at 7.4%, compared to the state average of 25.9%. Oliver Middle's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Oregon middle schools for female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and special education students in the 2023-2024 school year.

When comparing Oliver Middle to nearby schools, the performance gap is quite significant. For example, Centennial Middle School, which is just 1.39 miles away, outperformed Oliver Middle across all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates that were 10-20 percentage points higher. Similarly, Harrison Park School, which is 3.68 miles away and part of the Portland School District, had proficiency rates that were 20-30 percentage points higher than Oliver Middle.

Detail:

Public 6-8

15840 SE Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233-3239

(503) 762-3207

District: Centennial School District 28J

SchoolDigger Rank:
353^rd of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,758

Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

Number of students: 447

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

36.0%

White:

31.1%

African American:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oliver Middle ranks worse than 95.1% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.76. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36%), White (31.1%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oliver Middle is 23.5. (See more...)

Compare Oliver Middle employs 18.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oliver Middle is $19,758.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oliver Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Oliver Middle 353^rd of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Oliver Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Centennial School District 28J:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial School District 28J 123^rd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oliver Middle

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Rank History for all students at Oliver Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.53	358^th	380	5.8%
2024	10.76	353^rd	371	4.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oliver Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.02	91^st	150	39.3%
2024	18.84	148^th	153	3.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oliver Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.03	276^th	312	11.5%
2024	20.10	226^th	244	7.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Oliver Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.77	318^th	323	1.5%
2024	11.93	296^th	313	5.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Oliver Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.80	281^st	318	11.6%
2024	12.58	305^th	323	5.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Oliver Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.08	38^th	42	9.5%
2024	10.21	37^th	39	5.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Oliver Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.86	17^th	21	19.0%
2024	30.89	15^th	23	34.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oliver Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.56	193^rd	201	4.0%
2024	16.78	186^th	196	5.1%

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Rank History for White students at Oliver Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.49	322^nd	360	10.6%
2024	13.23	325^th	349	6.9%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oliver Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	145	46	51	168	2	15	28	2	457
2024	139	53	52	161	2	10	29	1	447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oliver Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	457	20.2	22.5	68.7
2024	447	18.9	23.5	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oliver Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	457	20.2	22.5	68.7
2024	447	18.9	23.5	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oliver Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$1,720 (8.7%)	$18,038 (91.3%)	$19,758

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Schools Near Oliver Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)			OSAS Mathematics (2024)			OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oliver Middle	Public	6-8	15840 SE Taylor St	Portland	97233	Multnomah County	Centennial School District 28J	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(503) 762-3207	447	19	23.5	70.0%	139 (31.1%)	53 (11.9%)	161 (36.0%)	52 (11.6%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.2%)	29 (6.5%)	10.8	353^rd of 371 public middle schools	4.9%		12.5	358^th of 380 public middle schools	5.8%	5	18.7	25.2	21.7	8.7	8.3	8.5	7.4	$19,758	$1,720	$18,038
Hauton B Lee Middle School	Public	6-8	1121 NE 172nd Ave	Portland	97230	Multnomah County	Reynolds School District 7	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 491-2723	646	41	15.8	98.8%	100 (15.5%)	117 (18.1%)	257 (39.8%)	73 (11.3%)	8 (1.2%)	46 (7.1%)	43 (6.7%)	9.2	360^th of 371 public middle schools	3.0%		6.1	380^th of 380 public middle schools	0.0%	20	12.7	23.5	20.3	5.7	10.4	6.6	7.7	$20,747	$3,265	$17,482
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	17650 SE Brooklyn St	Portland	97236	Multnomah County	Centennial School District 28J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 762-3206	867	41	21.0	70.4%	305 (35.2%)	69 (8.0%)	252 (29.1%)	135 (15.6%)	11 (1.3%)	26 (3.0%)	60 (6.9%)	27.5	269^th of 371 public middle schools	27.5%		38.5	213^th of 380 public middle schools	43.9%	56	31.7	39.4	30.5	16.1	16.7	21.6	17.1	$19,856	$1,371	$18,486
Reynolds Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 NE 201st Ave	Fairview	97024	Multnomah County	Reynolds School District 7	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 665-8166	755	52	14.6	101.1%	152 (20.1%)	70 (9.3%)	405 (53.6%)	39 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	29 (3.8%)	55 (7.3%)	7.3	366^th of 371 public middle schools	1.3%		6.2	379^th of 380 public middle schools	0.3%	13	11.8	17.1	11.7		6.2		11.8	$20,203	$2,460	$17,743
Floyd Light Middle School	Public	6-8	10800 SE Washington St	Portland	97216	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6511	662	35	18.9	76.7%	197 (29.8%)	92 (13.9%)	205 (31.0%)	82 (12.4%)	6 (0.9%)	17 (2.6%)	59 (8.9%)	42.8	196^th of 371 public middle schools	47.2%		34.5	241^st of 380 public middle schools	36.6%	45	36.6	41.1	39.1	28.2	19.3	31.6	25.3	$22,883	$1,910	$20,973
Ron Russell Middle School	Public	6-8	3955 SE 112th Ave	Portland	97266	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6519	752	47	15.8	76.2%	210 (27.9%)	111 (14.8%)	237 (31.5%)	122 (16.2%)	8 (1.1%)	25 (3.3%)	37 (4.9%)	26.5	273^rd of 371 public middle schools	26.4%		25.2	295^th of 380 public middle schools	22.4%	22	22.3	29.2	40.8	17.3	19.3	22.5	15.3	$22,209	$1,859	$20,350
Alice Ott Middle School	Public	6-8	12500 SE Ramona St	Portland	97236	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6510	582	32	18.4	76.3%	197 (33.8%)	85 (14.6%)	144 (24.7%)	90 (15.5%)	7 (1.2%)	16 (2.7%)	39 (6.7%)	50.6	157^th of 371 public middle schools	57.7%		37.2	220^th of 380 public middle schools	42.1%	63	46.2	42.8	41.5	32.0	29.1	30.5	22.0	$23,400	$1,987	$21,413
Clear Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	219 NE 219th	Gresham	97030	Multnomah County	Gresham-Barlow School District 10J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 492-6700	642	34	18.7	70.2%	212 (33.0%)	37 (5.8%)	296 (46.1%)	16 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	16 (2.5%)	58 (9.0%)	10.9	349^th of 371 public middle schools	5.9%		13.1	352^nd of 380 public middle schools	7.4%	3	14.8	8.3	24.5	8.7	6.1	7.4	16.6	$16,923	$761	$16,163
Parkrose Middle School	Public	6-8	11800 NE Shaver St	Portland	97220	Multnomah County	Parkrose School District 3	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 408-2700	664	32	20.5	73.8%	170 (25.6%)	139 (20.9%)	196 (29.5%)	56 (8.4%)	5 (0.8%)	23 (3.5%)	68 (10.2%)	19.4	313^th of 371 public middle schools	15.6%		20.7	316^th of 380 public middle schools	16.8%	3	31.3	28.7	29.5	13.7	13.5	10.7	14.0	$15,943	$1,207	$14,736
Harrison Park School	Public	6-8	2225 SE 87th Ave	Portland	97216	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 916-5700	321	25	13.0	64.2%	85 (26.5%)	49 (15.3%)	53 (16.5%)	74 (23.1%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (5.0%)	40 (12.5%)	61.9	105^th of 371 public middle schools	71.7%		30.6	267^th of 380 public middle schools	29.7%	162	47.4	55.6	50.6	34.2	37.4	27.8	28.0	$24,388	$2,407	$21,981

Frequently Asked Questions about Oliver Middle

What is the racial makeup of Oliver Middle?

Students at Oliver Middle are 36% Hispanic, 31% White, 12% African American, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Oliver Middle in?

Centennial School District 28J

Is Oliver Middle a good school?

Oliver Middle ranks in the bottom 4.9% of Oregon middle schools.

How many students attend Oliver Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 447 students attended Oliver Middle.

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