Below Average
#1093 of 1,226 schools in OR
Tumwata Middle School
Middle School · Oregon City Sd 62 · Oregon City, OR
An Oregon City Sd 62 middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14133 S Donovan Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045
- Math 27% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tumwata Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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
38.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tumwata 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,591/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oregon City), 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
$100,388
Median home value
$563,600
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97045; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Gardiner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| North Clackamas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Paideia Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 209 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Oregon City Sd 62
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tumwata Middle School is listed in Oregon City SD 62; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tumwata Middle School
Tumwata Middle School is a public middle school in Oregon City, OR, part of Oregon City Sd 62, serving approximately 640 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,093 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tumwata Middle School
What grades does Tumwata Middle School serve?
Tumwata Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tumwata Middle School?
Tumwata Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tumwata Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tumwata Middle School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tumwata Middle School rank in OR?
Tumwata Middle School ranks #1,093 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Tumwata Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tumwata Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Tumwata Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tumwata Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tumwata Middle School a charter school?
No, Tumwata Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tumwata Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tumwata Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tumwata Middle School?
38.9% of students at Tumwata 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
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (503) 785-8300
- Area population (ZIP 97045)
- 57,432
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 97045; 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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