Ron Russell Middle School

rrms.ddouglas.k12.or.us/

770 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ron Russell Middle School, located in the David Douglas School District in Portland, Oregon, serves a diverse student population in the vibrant Southeast Portland area. The school is named in honor of Ron Russell, a former David Douglas educator and community leader, and it reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically challenging environment for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of one of Oregon’s most diverse school districts, the school emphasizes cultural responsiveness and strives to prepare students for high school success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Ron Russell Middle School places a strong focus on student growth and community connection. The school offers various extracurricular activities, sports, and support programs designed to meet the social-emotional needs of its adolescent learners. By utilizing a collaborative approach between staff, families, and the wider community, the school works to create a safe space where students from all backgrounds can develop the critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalized world.

770

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ron Russell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	234
Black	111
Asian	118
Two or More	43
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	19

Hispanic
234 (30.7 %)
White
231 (30.3 %)
Asian
118 (15.5 %)
Black
111 (14.5 %)
Two or More
43 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (2.5 %)
American Indian
7 (0.9 %)

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:	David Douglas SD 40
Phone:	(503)256-6519
Website:	http://rrms.ddouglas.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	795
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 6 258

Grade 7 256

Grade 8 256