Neil Armstrong Middle School

nams.fgsdk12.org/

838 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Neil Armstrong Middle School, located in Forest Grove, Oregon, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Forest Grove School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and social responsibility for students in the middle grades. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond its academic focus, Neil Armstrong Middle School places a strong emphasis on community connection and student well-being. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, engaging both families and the broader Forest Grove community in the educational process. Through various extracurricular activities, programs, and staff-led initiatives, the school strives to nurture a sense of belonging and school spirit, ensuring that students feel empowered to succeed in a safe and structured setting.

838

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Neil Armstrong Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	525
Black	7
Asian	9
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
525 (62.8%)
White
261 (31.2%)
Two or More
26 (3.1%)
Asian
9 (1.1%)
Black
7 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Forest Grove SD 15
Phone:	(503)359-2465
Website:	http://nams.fgsdk12.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	687
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 7 422

Grade 8 416