Serving 687 students in grades 7-8, J W Poynter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J W Poynter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
J W Poynter Middle School's student population of 687 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
J W Poynter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J W Poynter Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
43%
26%
Black
5%
3%
White
37%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J W Poynter Middle School's ranking?
J W Poynter Middle School is ranked #753 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are J W Poynter Middle School often compared to?
J W Poynter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Meadows Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend J W Poynter Middle School?
687 students attend J W Poynter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of J W Poynter Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J W Poynter Middle School?
J W Poynter Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does J W Poynter Middle School offer ?
J W Poynter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J W Poynter Middle School part of?
J W Poynter Middle School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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