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J W Poynter Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 697 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 29, 2013

Poynter Middle School has an excellent Leadership program. Teachers are responsive and involved and they differentiate for mixed ability levels. Very pleased!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2008

This is an exceptional school with an exceptional staff. I am so pleased with the level of communication they offer to parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2008

Poynter is a wonderful school to go to with great students, staff, and oppertunities. I would recommend it to anyone considering enrolling.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 31, 2008

This school is the best school my son has ever gone to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

The teachers are in good contact with you if you initiate the phone call or email. Grades are available whenever I request them. I can monitor my daughters grade just by emailing the teacher for grades or missing assignments. When my daughter is sick or missing a day of school, she is able to email her teachers and they give her homework through email. Excellent school with EXCELLENT staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2006

The early intervention program at Poynter left little to be desired. Little contact with the teachers and lack of attention paid to our child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 31, 2005

My son absolutely loves this school. The teachers care about the students and have helped my son advance. They teach at a level the students understand and most of the teachers are excited about the subject/s they are teaching. Character is very important to staff and students alike. This school has a pleasant atmosphere when you walk through the halls, unannounced.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
70%
Writing

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
64%
Science

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 53% 68%
Hispanic 38% 17%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 5%
Black 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A19
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1535 NE Grant St
Hillsboro, OR 97124
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Phone: (503) 844-1580

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