For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,616 students in Hillsboro, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hillsboro, OR are City View Charter School, Groner K-8 and R A Brown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hillsboro, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City View Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4174 Se Bentley St
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-9424
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-9424
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Groner K-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23405 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-1600
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-1600
Gr: K-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
R A Brown Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1505 Sw Cornelius Pass Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-1070
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-1070
Gr: 7-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
J W Poynter Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Ne Grant St
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 844-1580
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 844-1580
Gr: 7-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Evergreen Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29850 Nw Evergreen Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 844-1400
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 844-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
South Meadows Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4960 Se Davis Road
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-1220
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-1220
Gr: 7-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
5825 Ne Ray Cir
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 614-1861
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 614-1861
Gr: K-12
Hillsboro, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Miller Education Center 7-8 (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
560 Se 3rd Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 693-2922
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 693-2922
Gr: 7-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Miller Education Center 9-12 (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
215 Se 6th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-1000
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hillsboro, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hillsboro, OR include City View Charter School, Groner K-8 and R A Brown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hillsboro?
8 public middle schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hillsboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hillsboro include: R A Brown Middle School vs. South Meadows Middle School, South Meadows Middle School vs. R A Brown Middle School, R A Brown Middle School vs. Evergreen Jr High School
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