Mt Tabor Middle School

www.pps.net/schools/mttabor

466 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mt. Tabor Middle School, located in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood of Southeast Portland, is a prominent member of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its diverse academic environment and its commitment to fostering a supportive community. It is particularly notable for its dual-language immersion programs, which allow students to develop proficiency in languages such as Japanese and Spanish, reflecting the district’s dedication to global education and cultural competence.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mt. Tabor Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its students through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs. The school’s location near the iconic Mt. Tabor Park provides a unique backdrop for outdoor learning and community engagement. By prioritizing both rigorous curriculum standards and social-emotional growth, Mt. Tabor strives to prepare its middle schoolers for the transition to high school and beyond, maintaining a strong reputation as a cornerstone of the local community.

466

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Tabor Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	39
Black	9
Asian	21
Two or More	120
Pacific Islander	1

White
265 (58.2%)
Two or More
120 (26.4%)
Hispanic
39 (8.6%)
Asian
21 (4.6%)
Black
9 (2.0%)
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)916-5646
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/mttabor
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
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 6 141

Grade 7 150

Grade 8 175