Serving 567 students in grades 6-8, Sellwood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 567 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in OR
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Sellwood Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sellwood Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sellwood Middle School?
567 students attend Sellwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sellwood Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sellwood Middle School?
Sellwood Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sellwood Middle School offer ?
Sellwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sellwood Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Sellwood Middle School located?
Sellwood Middle School is located in the Southeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 9 other public schools located in Southeast Portland.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 567 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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