Tumwata Middle School

14133 S Donovan Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 654 students in grades 6-8, Tumwata Middle 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 18% (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 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tumwata Middle School's student population of 654 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
654 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Tumwata Middle 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 Tumwata Middle School is 0.41, which is less 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)
#779 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tumwata 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.
44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tumwata 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.
17%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tumwata Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
25%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
76%
59%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Tumwata 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%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Tumwata 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
30%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tumwata 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
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tumwata Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tumwata Middle School's ranking?
Tumwata Middle School is ranked #779 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% 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 Tumwata Middle School?
654 students attend Tumwata Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Tumwata Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tumwata Middle School?
Tumwata Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tumwata Middle School offer ?
Tumwata Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tumwata Middle School part of?
Tumwata Middle School is part of Oregon City SD 62 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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