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Sellwood Middle School

8300 Se 15th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 563 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 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in OR
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sellwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sellwood Middle School's student population of 563 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#139 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sellwood Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sellwood 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.
68%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sellwood 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.
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sellwood Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sellwood Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sellwood Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sellwood Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sellwood Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sellwood Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Sellwood Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sellwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sellwood Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Sellwood 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
11%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sellwood 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
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sellwood 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.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sellwood Middle School's ranking?
Sellwood Middle School is ranked #139 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sellwood Middle School often compared to?
Sellwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winterhaven School, Riverdale Grade School by visitors of our site.
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?
563 students attend Sellwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sellwood Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% 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?
Sellwood Middle School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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