Serving 653 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 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- 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 653 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
R A Brown Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R A Brown Middle School is 0.73, 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
#516 out of 1174 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
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
37%
57%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R A Brown Middle School's ranking?
R A Brown Middle School is ranked #516 out of 1,174 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, Evergreen Jr High 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?
653 students attend R A Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of R A Brown Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 20:1, 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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