Very Good
#434 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 35% in state
Ron Russell Middle School
Middle School · David Douglas Sd 40 · Portland, OR
A David Douglas Sd 40 middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3955 SE 112th Ave, Portland, OR 97266
- Math 19% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ron Russell Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ron Russell 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- 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
$71,791
Median home value
$420,800
Median rent
$1,532/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97266; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ott Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Harrison Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Floyd Light Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Serendipity CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 2–12 | 2.0 mi | 78 | 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.
David Douglas Sd 40
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $21,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ron Russell Middle School is listed in David Douglas SD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ron Russell Middle School
Ron Russell Middle School is a public middle school in Portland, OR, part of David Douglas Sd 40, serving approximately 752 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ron Russell Middle School
What grades does Ron Russell Middle School serve?
Ron Russell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ron Russell Middle School?
Ron Russell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 752 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ron Russell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ron Russell Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ron Russell Middle School rank in OR?
Ron Russell Middle School ranks #434 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Ron Russell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ron Russell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Ron Russell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ron Russell Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ron Russell Middle School a charter school?
No, Ron Russell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ron Russell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ron Russell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ron Russell Middle School?
76.2% of students at Ron Russell 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
- 752
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.1%
- Phone
- (503) 256-6519
- Area population (ZIP 97266)
- 35,992
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 97266; 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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