J W Poynter Middle School
Hillsboro, OR · Hillsboro SD 1J · Grades 7-8
120th of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
J W Poynter Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks J W Poynter Middle School 120th of 208 Oregon middle schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 42% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — declining.
J W Poynter Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 677 students tested
J W Poynter Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 687 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.3% | 42.6% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| White | 51.5% | 36.8% | ▼ 14.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 9.0% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 5.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 4.9% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near J W Poynter Middle School
Typical home value $543K in zip 97124 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near J W Poynter Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Evergreen Jr High SchoolHillsboro SD 1J · 1.6 mi away119th of 208
ELA 34% · Math 29% - 3South Meadows Middle SchoolHillsboro SD 1J · 2.9 mi away159th of 208
ELA 29% · Math 23% - 7R A Brown Middle SchoolHillsboro SD 1J · 3.3 mi away66th of 208
ELA 45% · Math 35% - 2Neil Armstrong Middle SchoolForest Grove SD 15 · 5.3 mi away174th of 208
ELA 29% · Math 15% - 5Five Oaks Middle SchoolBeaverton SD 48J · 5.5 mi away113th of 208
ELA 36% · Math 28% - 2Mountain View Middle SchoolBeaverton SD 48J · 6.3 mi away171st of 208
ELA 29% · Math 17% - 3Meadow Park Middle SchoolBeaverton SD 48J · 7 mi away161st of 208
ELA 29% · Math 22% - 10Stoller Middle SchoolBeaverton SD 48J · 7.2 mi away2nd of 208
ELA 72% · Math 68%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is J W Poynter Middle School in?
J W Poynter Middle School is part of the Hillsboro SD 1J district in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Is J W Poynter Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks J W Poynter Middle School 120th of 208 Oregon middle schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of J W Poynter Middle School?
Hispanic 43%, White 37%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 5% (687 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near J W Poynter Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97124 is $543K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.