At a glance
Reported students
466
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon middle enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
372.5
Mt Tabor Middle School: 466 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 642
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about Mt Tabor Middle School
Mt Tabor Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Portland. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Portland SD 1J. NCES reports 466 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 477 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, close to the Oregon median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.9%) and multiracial (25.8%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mt Tabor Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.9%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black1.9%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial25.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Portland SD 1J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gray Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
439 reported students
Beaumont Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
435 reported students
da Vinci Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
427 reported students
Lane Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
417 reported students
Ockley Green Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
409 reported students
George Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
400 reported students
Public schools near Mt Tabor Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg Middle School Middle · Portland SD 1J | 06–08 | 592 | 1.7 mi |
| Harrison Park School Middle · Portland SD 1J | 06–08 | 372 | 1.7 mi |
| da Vinci Middle School Middle · Portland SD 1J | 06–08 | 427 | 1.8 mi |
| Roseway Heights School Middle · Portland SD 1J | 06–08 | 561 | 1.8 mi |
| Hosford Middle School Middle · Portland SD 1J | 06–08 | 537 | 1.9 mi |
| Beaumont Middle School Middle · Portland SD 1J | 06–08 | 435 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mt Tabor Middle School
What grades does Mt Tabor Middle School serve?
Mt Tabor Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Portland SD 1J.
How many students attend Mt Tabor Middle School?
Mt Tabor Middle School reported 466 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 209 Oregon middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 642 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mt Tabor Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 466 students and 25.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mt Tabor Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mt Tabor Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Portland SD 1J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mt Tabor Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mt Tabor Middle School in?
Mt Tabor Middle School is part of Portland SD 1J, based in Portland, OR, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mt Tabor Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kellogg Middle School (1.7 mi), Harrison Park School (1.7 mi), da Vinci Middle School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.