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#587 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 48% in state
J W Poynter Middle School
Middle School · Hillsboro Sd 1j · Hillsboro, OR
A Hillsboro Sd 1j middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1535 NE Grant St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
- Math 26% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J W Poynter Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J W Poynter 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,778/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsboro), 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
$107,063
Median home value
$518,500
Median rent
$1,918/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97124; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Evergreen JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 707 | Compare → |
| South Meadows Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| R a Brown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 3.3 mi | 679 | 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.
Hillsboro Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #18 of 36
- District spending per student
- $17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
J W Poynter Middle School is listed in Hillsboro SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J W Poynter Middle School
J W Poynter Middle School is a public middle school in Hillsboro, OR, part of Hillsboro Sd 1j, serving approximately 687 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J W Poynter Middle School
What grades does J W Poynter Middle School serve?
J W Poynter Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend J W Poynter Middle School?
J W Poynter Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Poynter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Poynter Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J W Poynter Middle School rank in OR?
J W Poynter Middle School ranks #587 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is J W Poynter Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
J W Poynter Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 J W Poynter Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J W Poynter Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J W Poynter Middle School a charter school?
No, J W Poynter Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J W Poynter Middle School a Title I school?
No, J W Poynter Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J W Poynter Middle School?
60.0% of students at J W Poynter 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (503) 844-1580
- Area population (ZIP 97124)
- 54,351
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 97124; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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