Serving 742 students in grades 7-8, Evergreen Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evergreen Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Evergreen Jr High School's student population of 742 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Evergreen Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evergreen Jr High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
42%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
45%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evergreen Jr High School's ranking?
Evergreen Jr High School is ranked #656 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Evergreen Jr High School often compared to?
Evergreen Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neil Armstrong Middle School, R A Brown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Jr High School?
742 students attend Evergreen Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Evergreen Jr High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evergreen Jr High School?
Evergreen Jr High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Evergreen Jr High School offer ?
Evergreen Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Evergreen Jr High School part of?
Evergreen Jr High School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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