Gray Middle School

www.pps.net/schools/gray

439 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gray Middle School (officially known as Robert Gray Middle School) is a public middle school located in the Hillsdale neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Oregon. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, the school serves students in grades 6–8 and is known for its strong community atmosphere and commitment to academic preparation. The campus is situated in a residential area, providing a stable, neighborhood-focused environment that emphasizes the transition between elementary school and high school.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and support services designed to meet diverse student needs. Robert Gray is characterized by an active parent-teacher association and a dedicated staff focused on fostering both social-emotional development and intellectual growth. By prioritizing inclusivity and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigor of the Portland Public Schools high school curriculum, ensuring a smooth path for their secondary education.

439

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gray Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	45
Black	16
Asian	13
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
318 (73.3%)
Hispanic
45 (10.4%)
Two or More
41 (9.4%)
Black
16 (3.7%)
Asian
13 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)916-5676
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/gray
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
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 6 131

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 166