Excellent
#38 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 3% in state
Harriet Tubman Middle School
Middle School · Portland Sd 1j · Portland, OR
A Portland Sd 1j middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2231 N Flint, Portland, OR 97227
- Math 45% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harriet Tubman Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2018, reaching 46% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
Based on 8 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harriet Tubman Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,161
Median home value
$595,900
Median rent
$1,609/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
24.7%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| St Andrew Nativity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Da Vinci Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Ockley Green Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #18 of 85
- District spending per student
- $20,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harriet Tubman Middle School is listed in Portland SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harriet Tubman Middle School
Harriet Tubman Middle School is a public middle school in Portland, OR, part of Portland Sd 1j, serving approximately 321 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harriet Tubman Middle School
What grades does Harriet Tubman Middle School serve?
Harriet Tubman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harriet Tubman Middle School?
Harriet Tubman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriet Tubman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harriet Tubman Middle School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harriet Tubman Middle School rank in OR?
Harriet Tubman Middle School ranks #38 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Harriet Tubman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harriet Tubman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harriet Tubman Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harriet Tubman Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Harriet Tubman Middle School a charter school?
No, Harriet Tubman Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harriet Tubman Middle School a Title I school?
No, Harriet Tubman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harriet Tubman Middle School?
63.2% of students at Harriet Tubman Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (503) 916-5630
- Area population (ZIP 97227)
- 6,378
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97227; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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