Ron Russell Middle School
Portland, OR · David Douglas SD 40 · Grades 6-8
163rd of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 22%▼ Declining
Ron Russell Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ron Russell Middle School 163rd of 208 Oregon middle schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 22th in 2025 — declining.
Ron Russell Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 741 students tested
Ron Russell Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 752 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25.4% | 31.5% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| White | 38.6% | 27.9% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| Asian | 15.3% | 16.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 13.0% | 14.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 4.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Ron Russell Middle School
Typical home value $405K in zip 97266 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Ron Russell Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Alice Ott Middle SchoolDavid Douglas SD 40 · 1.2 mi away110th of 208
ELA 40% · Math 25% - 8Harrison Park SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.5 mi away45th of 208
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 6Floyd Light Middle SchoolDavid Douglas SD 40 · 1.6 mi away98th of 208
ELA 37% · Math 31% - 8Kellogg Middle SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.1 mi away57th of 208
ELA 47% · Math 35% - 1Oliver MiddleCentennial SD 28J · 2.8 mi away200th of 208
ELA 20% · Math 7% - 3Lane Middle SchoolPortland SD 1J · 3 mi away155th of 208
ELA 30% · Math 23% - 10Mt Tabor Middle SchoolPortland SD 1J · 3.3 mi away5th of 208
ELA 68% · Math 63% - 4Centennial Middle SchoolCentennial SD 28J · 3.4 mi away143rd of 208
ELA 36% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ron Russell Middle School in?
Ron Russell Middle School is part of the David Douglas SD 40 district in Portland, Oregon.
Is Ron Russell Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ron Russell Middle School 163rd of 208 Oregon middle schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ron Russell Middle School?
Hispanic 32%, White 28%, Asian 16%, Black 15% (752 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ron Russell Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97266 is $405K 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.