Serving 752 students in grades 6-8, Ron Russell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ron Russell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ron Russell Middle School's student population of 752 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ron Russell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ron Russell Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#879 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
15%
3%
White
28%
58%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ron Russell Middle School's ranking?
Ron Russell Middle School is ranked #879 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Ron Russell Middle School often compared to?
Ron Russell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Ott Middle School, Floyd Light Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Ron Russell Middle School?
752 students attend Ron Russell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Ron Russell Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ron Russell Middle School?
Ron Russell Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ron Russell Middle School offer ?
Ron Russell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ron Russell Middle School part of?
Ron Russell Middle School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ron Russell Middle School located?
Ron Russell Middle School is located in the Lents neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other public schools located in Lents.
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