For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 667 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Southwest Portland are The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science and Gray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 S Bancroft St
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5505 Sw 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 916-5676
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 916-5676
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR include The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science and Gray Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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