Hosford Middle School

Hosford Middle School serves 517 students in grades 6-8 in Portland's southeast neighborhood, earning a solid 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school ranks #309 out of 1,231 Oregon schools, placing it in the 75th percentile statewide with a strong 8.7 academic score. With 25 full-time equivalent teachers, Hosford maintains a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

Academic performance shows particular strength in English Language Arts, where 64% of students score proficient or above across all grade levels. Mathematics presents more opportunity for growth, with 45% of students demonstrating proficiency. The school draws from an educated and economically stable community in the 97214 ZIP code, where 67% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $89,389.

The neighborhood reflects Portland's urban character, with a median home value of $693,800 and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.8% among its 28,656 residents. Hosford Middle School operates as a regular public school in this large city setting, serving families in one of Portland's well-established residential areas where educational attainment and community investment create a supportive environment for middle school learning.

The student-teacher ratio at Hosford Middle School is 20.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.