Alice Ott Middle School

12500 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 582 students in grades 6-8, Alice Ott 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 28% (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 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50% in OR
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alice Ott Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Alice Ott Middle School's student population of 582 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
582 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Alice Ott 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 Alice Ott Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#534 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alice Ott Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alice Ott Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alice Ott Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alice Ott Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alice Ott Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
14%
4%
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Hispanic
25%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alice Ott Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alice Ott Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alice Ott Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Alice Ott Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alice Ott Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alice Ott Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Alice Ott Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alice Ott Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
17%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alice Ott Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alice Ott Middle School's ranking?
Alice Ott Middle School is ranked #534 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Alice Ott Middle School often compared to?
Alice Ott Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ron Russell Middle School, Floyd Light Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% 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 Alice Ott Middle School?
582 students attend Alice Ott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Alice Ott Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice Ott Middle School?
Alice Ott Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alice Ott Middle School offer ?
Alice Ott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alice Ott Middle School part of?
Alice Ott Middle School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.
In what neighborhood is Alice Ott Middle School located?
Alice Ott Middle School is located in the Powellhurst Gilbert neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Powellhurst Gilbert.

School Reviews

5   8/9/2010
AO is awesome. Teachers are nice,they understand and support you.Explain the work and smile everyday to you.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kasid
2   2/22/2010
AO is the worst school I've ever been to. It has horrible kids who are dumber than rocks and are problem kids. The teachers are mean and all they do is suspend you and stress you out. It is in the ghetto and it has the worst vice principal in the world. I hate Alice Ott!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mistf

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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