J W Poynter Middle School

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654 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

J.W. Poynter Middle School is a public school serving students in grades 7 through 8 as part of the Hillsboro School District in Oregon. Located on NE Grant Street, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, offering a blend of core academic subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—alongside elective courses that encourage personal growth and creative exploration.

Beyond academics, J.W. Poynter Middle School emphasizes the importance of community, character development, and student engagement. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, which help students build leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between staff, parents, and the surrounding Hillsboro community, the school strives to create a collaborative culture where every student is encouraged to succeed, reach their full potential, and become a responsible member of society.

654

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J W Poynter Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	277
Black	21
Asian	39
Two or More	51
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
277 (42.5 %)
White
255 (39.1 %)
Two or More
51 (7.8 %)
Asian
39 (6.0 %)
Black
21 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hillsboro SD 1J
Phone:	(503)844-1580
Website:	http://schools.hsd.k12.or.us/poynter/Home/tabid/3736/Default.aspx
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	486
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 324

Grade 8 330

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J W Poynter Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	324
Grade 8	330

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J W Poynter Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	321	49.1%
Male	331	50.6%
Not Specified	2	0.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th