Serving 679 students in grades 7-8, R A Brown Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R A Brown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
R A Brown Middle School's student population of 679 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
R A Brown Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R A Brown Middle School is 0.71, 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
#531 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
4%
3%
White
39%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R A Brown Middle School's ranking?
R A Brown Middle School is ranked #531 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are R A Brown Middle School often compared to?
R A Brown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Meadows Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend R A Brown Middle School?
679 students attend R A Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of R A Brown Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R A Brown Middle School?
R A Brown Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does R A Brown Middle School offer ?
R A Brown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R A Brown Middle School part of?
R A Brown Middle School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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