Whitaker Middle School serves 289 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
41%
3%
White
24%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitaker Middle School?
289 students attend Whitaker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Whitaker Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitaker Middle School?
Whitaker Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitaker Middle School offer ?
Whitaker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Whitaker Middle School part of?
Whitaker Middle School is part of Portland School District 1j.
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