GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gray Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Portland SD 1J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 535 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 24 teachers, Gray Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Gray Middle School (officially known as Robert Gray Middle School) is a public middle school located in the Hillsdale neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Oregon. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, the school serves students in grades 6–8 and is known for its strong community atmosphere and commitment to academic preparation. The campus is situated in a residential area, providing a stable, neighborhood-focused environment that emphasizes the transition between elementary school and high school.
Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and support services designed to meet diverse student needs. Robert Gray is characterized by an active parent-teacher association and a dedicated staff focused on fostering both social-emotional development and intellectual growth. By prioritizing inclusivity and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigor of the Portland Public Schools high school curriculum, ensuring a smooth path for their secondary education.
For more information, contact Gray Middle School at (503) 916-5676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, OR 97239-2099
(503) 916-5676
GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Portland, OR with about 535 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portland SD 1J
- Total Students:
- 535
- Teachers:
- 24.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 535 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.3%
- Two or more races
- 10.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.