Excellent
#57 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 5% in state
Middleton Elementary School
Elementary School · Sherwood Sd 88j · Sherwood, OR
A Sherwood Sd 88j elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23505 SW Old Hwy 99W, Sherwood, OR 97140
- Math 66% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middleton Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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
15.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Middleton Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sherwood), 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
$119,241
Median home value
$618,000
Median rent
$1,934/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97140; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridges Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Archer Glen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Sherwood Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Hawks View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 439 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sherwood Sd 88j
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middleton Elementary School is listed in Sherwood SD 88J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middleton Elementary School
Middleton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sherwood, OR, part of Sherwood Sd 88j, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middleton Elementary School
What grades does Middleton Elementary School serve?
Middleton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Middleton Elementary School?
Middleton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleton Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middleton Elementary School rank in OR?
Middleton Elementary School ranks #57 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Middleton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Middleton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Middleton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middleton Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Middleton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Middleton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middleton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Middleton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middleton Elementary School?
15.8% of students at Middleton Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (503) 825-5300
- Area population (ZIP 97140)
- 27,999
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 97140; 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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