Thomas R Fowler Middle School

fowler.ttsdschools.org

775 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas R. Fowler Middle School, located in Tigard, Oregon, is a core component of the Tigard-Tualatin School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is dedicated to academic excellence and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and community responsibility.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Fowler Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which help students explore their interests and build meaningful peer connections. The school is deeply rooted in its local community, working closely with families and staff to maintain a culture of inclusivity and safety. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources, Fowler strives to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

775

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas R Fowler Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	211
Black	16
Asian	29
Two or More	70
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	21

White
418 (54.6 %)
Hispanic
211 (27.5 %)
Two or More
70 (9.1 %)
Asian
29 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
21 (2.7 %)
Black
16 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J
Phone:	(503)431-5000
Website:	http://fowler.ttsdschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	432
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 6 245

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 271