J W Poynter Middle School
Hillsboro, OR · Hillsboro SD 1J
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · City, midsize
120th of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
1535 NE Grant St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503)844-1580NCES ID 410002301251Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 677 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 687 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.4% | 42.6% | ▲ 12.2 pts | |
| White | 56.1% | 36.8% | ▼ 19.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 9.0% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 5.6% | 5.4% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 4.9% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $543K in zip 97124 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than J W Poynter Middle School
- #119Evergreen Jr High SchoolHillsboro SD 1J · 1.6 mi away119th of 208
ELA 34% ▼2 · Math 29% ▲3Compare - #159South Meadows Middle SchoolHillsboro SD 1J · 2.9 mi away159th of 208
ELA 29% ▼7 · Math 23% ▼3Compare - #66R A Brown Middle SchoolHillsboro SD 1J · 3.3 mi away66th of 208
ELA 45% ▲9 · Math 35% ▲9Compare - #174Neil Armstrong Middle SchoolForest Grove SD 15 · 5.3 mi away174th of 208
ELA 29% ▼7 · Math 15% ▼11Compare - #113Five Oaks Middle SchoolBeaverton SD 48J · 5.5 mi away113th of 208
ELA 36% = · Math 28% ▲2Compare - #171Mountain View Middle SchoolBeaverton SD 48J · 6.3 mi away171st of 208
ELA 29% ▼7 · Math 17% ▼9Compare - #161Meadow Park Middle SchoolBeaverton SD 48J · 7 mi away161st of 208
ELA 29% ▼7 · Math 22% ▼4Compare - #2Stoller Middle SchoolBeaverton SD 48J · 7.2 mi away2nd of 208
ELA 72% ▲36 · Math 68% ▲42Compare
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.