George Middle School

www.pps.net/schools/george

400 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George Middle School, located in the St. Johns neighborhood of North Portland, is part of the Portland Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing the social and emotional skills necessary to navigate their formative years.

The school is well-integrated into its local community and offers various extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. By leveraging resources within the Portland Public Schools system, George Middle School aims to address the individual needs of its students through collaborative teaching practices and an inclusive campus culture. Families interested in specific curriculum details, enrollment information, or the latest school updates can visit their official district webpage.

400

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	169
Black	79
Asian	8
Two or More	41
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
169 (42.8%)
White
90 (22.8%)
Black
79 (20.0%)
Two or More
41 (10.4%)
Asian
8 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-6262
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/george
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
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 6 142

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 137