Gray Middle School
Portland, OR · Portland SD 1J
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
7th of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
5505 SW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97239
(503)916-5676NCES ID 411004000896Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Gray Middle School 7th of 208 Oregon middle schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 97th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 444 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 471 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.9% | 73.7% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 9.6% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 9.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.7% | 3.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 3.2% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $610K in zip 97239 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 Gray Middle School
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ELA 67% ▼4 · Math 56% ▼1Compare - #3Sellwood Middle SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.8 mi away3rd of 208
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ELA 46% ▼25 · Math 33% ▼24Compare - #29da Vinci Middle SchoolPortland SD 1J · 4.1 mi away29th of 208
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ELA 47% ▼24 · Math 45% ▼12Compare
What school district is Gray Middle School in?
Gray Middle School is part of the Portland SD 1J district in Portland, Oregon.
Is Gray Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gray Middle School 7th of 208 Oregon middle schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gray Middle School?
White 74%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 9%, Black 3% (471 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gray Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97239 is $610K 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.