Middle Schools in Beaverton School District 48J

The Beaverton School District 48J in Oregon is home to 9 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standouts like Stoller Middle School and Tumwater Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state, while others like Mountain View Middle School and Meadow Park Middle School struggle with lower proficiency rates.

Stoller Middle School and Tumwater Middle School stand out with their exceptional test scores, with over 65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Mountain View and Meadow Park have much lower proficiency rates, with only 25-35% of students meeting standards in these subjects. The district as a whole has a 4-star rating, but the performance gap between the top and lower-performing schools is significant.

Chronic absenteeism is a major issue across all schools in the district, with a rate of 34.3%. Additionally, there is a strong correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with the highest poverty rates, such as Meadow Park and Mountain View, have the lowest test scores. Interestingly, spending per student does not appear to be the primary driver of academic success, as some of the higher-spending schools have lower test scores than lower-spending schools.