Middle Schools in Hillsboro School District 1J

The Hillsboro School District 1J in Oregon is home to 4 middle schools: Evergreen Junior High School, J W Poynter Middle School, R A Brown Middle School, and South Meadows Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Among the 4 middle schools, R A Brown Middle School stands out as the top performer. It has the highest statewide ranking, placing 133rd out of 368 Oregon middle schools, and earns a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. R A Brown also boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, it has the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 51.69%, suggesting a relatively more advantaged student population.

In contrast, the other 3 middle schools in the Hillsboro School District 1J lag behind the district and state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in Math and Science. All 4 schools also face high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.3%, which is well above the state average. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools may indicate differences in resource allocation that could be impacting performance.