Serving 824 students in grades 6-8, Lake Oswego Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Oswego Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Oswego Middle School's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Oswego Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Oswego Middle School is 0.60, 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
#47 out of 1196 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
4%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Oswego Middle School's ranking?
Lake Oswego Middle School is ranked #47 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Lake Oswego Middle School often compared to?
Lake Oswego Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeridge Middle School, Jackson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Lake Oswego Middle School?
824 students attend Lake Oswego Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lake Oswego Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Oswego Middle School?
Lake Oswego Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Oswego Middle School offer ?
Lake Oswego Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lake Oswego Middle School part of?
Lake Oswego Middle School is part of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Oswego Middle School located?
Lake Oswego Middle School is located in the Uplands neighborhood of Lake Oswego, OR.
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