A+
Excellent
97/100

Gray Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 5505 SW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97239
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 75% · Math 71% proficient · 94th percentile in Oregon
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Oregon for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Oregon schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
471
Students
enrolled
19.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%94/100reading 92nd percentile, math 96th percentile among Oregon middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Oregon schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +29 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Oregon. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+22 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency71% (+33 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Oregon state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White79%77%reading +19 pts, math +31 pts97th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +18 pts, math +22 pts91st percentile (list)
Multiracial77%67%reading +18 pts, math +22 pts93rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +6 pts, math +10 pts78th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5505 SW 23rd Ave
City Portland
ZIP Code 97239
District 4110040
NCES School ID 411004000896
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 97239

Understanding the community around Gray Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $103,323
Per Capita Income $70,760
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.8%
High School or Higher 99.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $688,500
Median Rent $1,701
Owner-Occupied 44.7%
Renter-Occupied 55.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gray Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.7%
Hispanic/Latino 9.3%
Two or More Races 9.6%
Black 3.4%
Asian 3.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 471
Teachers (FTE) 23.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gray Middle School?
Gray Middle School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gray Middle School?
Gray Middle School has 471 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1.
What grades does Gray Middle School serve?
Gray Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gray Middle School receive per student?
Gray Middle School receives $26,919 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gray Middle School in 97239 ▼
Avg Home Value
$605,191
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,891
1-Year Change
+1.5%
% Renters
55.3%

Other Schools in 97239

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026