A+
Excellent
97/100

Sellwood Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 8300 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 77% · Math 66% 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
567
Students
enrolled
21.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%94/100reading 95th percentile, math 94th 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: 11% 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 +20 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 proficiency77% (+24 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency66% (+28 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%69%reading +19 pts, math +23 pts95th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%55%reading +28 pts, math +32 pts97th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%65%reading +16 pts, math +20 pts89th percentile (list)
Low-income52%42%reading +11 pts, math +15 pts87th 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 8300 SE 15th Ave
City Portland
ZIP Code 97202
District 4110040
NCES School ID 411004000936
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 97202

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,983
Per Capita Income $55,365
Poverty Rate 2.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.8%
High School or Higher 95.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $657,700
Median Rent $1,609
Owner-Occupied 51.9%
Renter-Occupied 48.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sellwood Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 76.9%
Two or More Races 10.2%
Hispanic/Latino 7.4%
Black 1.4%
Asian 2.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 567
Teachers (FTE) 26.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sellwood Middle School?
Sellwood 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 Sellwood Middle School?
Sellwood Middle School has 567 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1.
What grades does Sellwood Middle School serve?
Sellwood Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sellwood Middle School receive per student?
Sellwood Middle School receives $26,919 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sellwood Middle School in 97202 ▼
Avg Home Value
$631,400
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,615
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
48.1%

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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