Thomas R Fowler Middle School in Tigard, OR

At a glance

Reported students

744

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

37.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Oregon middle enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

471

Thomas R Fowler Middle School: 744 reported students.

State peer staffing position

68th percentile

19.7:1 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: 766
Teachers (FTE): 45
Student–teacher ratio: 17:1

What the reported data says about Thomas R Fowler Middle School

Thomas R Fowler Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Tigard. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J. NCES reports 744 students for 2024–25.

Among 209 middle schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 477 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.7:1, 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 (53.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. 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 Thomas R Fowler Middle School

1How do the reported 19.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.8 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7.7%
Students with disabilities: 12.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 58.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White53.9%
Hispanic27.3%
Black2.2%
Asian4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.5%
Multiracial7.8%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Hazelbrook Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

792 reported students

Twality Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,006 reported students

Metzger Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

566 reported students

James Templeton Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

543 reported students

Deer Creek Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

534 reported students

Bridgeport Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

531 reported students

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Public schools near Thomas R Fowler 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
Conestoga Middle School Middle · Beaverton SD 48J	06–08	810	1.2 mi
Twality Middle School Middle · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J	06–08	1,006	1.4 mi
Whitford Middle School Middle · Beaverton SD 48J	06–08	770	2.2 mi
Hazelbrook Middle School Middle · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J	06–08	792	2.7 mi
Highland Park Middle School Middle · Beaverton SD 48J	06–08	600	2.9 mi
Jackson Middle School Middle · Portland SD 1J	06–08	715	3.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Thomas R Fowler Middle School

What grades does Thomas R Fowler Middle School serve?

Thomas R Fowler Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J.

How many students attend Thomas R Fowler Middle School?

Thomas R Fowler Middle School reported 744 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 209 Oregon middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 766 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas R Fowler Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 19.7:1, based on 744 students and 37.8 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 Thomas R Fowler Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Thomas R Fowler Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Thomas R Fowler Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

58.1% 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 Thomas R Fowler Middle School in?

Thomas R Fowler Middle School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J, based in Tigard, OR, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Thomas R Fowler Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Conestoga Middle School (1.2 mi), Twality Middle School (1.4 mi), Whitford Middle School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.