The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Cedar Park Middle School
Cedar Park Middle School serves sixth through eighth grades in the Beaverton School District, sitting in the west side of Portland within Washington County. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and the data does not indicate whether it receives Title I funding. The school has a modest enrollment, roughly evenly split across the three middle grades, and is one of nine middle schools in the district following the opening of a new school a few years ago that shifted some attendance boundaries.
The student body is diverse. About half of students are white, and roughly a third are Hispanic. Smaller shares are Asian, Black, or identify with two or more races. A substantial portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which signals that economic need is not uncommon here. Information on students with disabilities or English learners was not available; families with children in those categories may want to ask the school directly about supports.
On state assessments administered in the most recent school year, about a third of students met state standards in math, with figures similar across sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. In English language arts, closer to half of students reached proficiency at each grade level. Eighth graders also took a science assessment, where roughly three in ten met the standard. These results come from a single year of testing, so there is no trend data yet to show whether performance is improving or declining. Looked at across all tested subjects and grades, Cedar Park’s overall proficiency rate sits above the midpoint when compared to other school districts in Washington County, a relatively high-performing region. That suggests the school is performing at a solid middle tier in its local context, though not at the top.
Because this is a middle school, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism and other school environment measures were not available in the source material. A parent may want to inquire about attendance patterns and disciplinary climate directly.
Cedar Park’s address places it in Portland proper, but it sits within the Beaverton school district, a distinction that matters for feeder patterns. The surrounding area is part of the broader Portland metropolitan economy, which is anchored by technology companies, athletic and outdoor brands, healthcare, and shipping. Housing in the neighborhood carries a high price tag; homes are valued well above national averages, and rents are also elevated. The area has seen rising costs and some population shifts in recent years, but remains a dense, walkable urban setting with extensive public transit and bike infrastructure. Portland’s urban growth boundary has funneled development inward, so the neighborhood around the school is built up, with a mix of single-family homes and multifamily housing.
The district has been adjusting its middle school map. A new middle school opened a few years ago, which redrew some feeder patterns. This may affect which elementary schools feed into Cedar Park and which high school students eventually attend. A family choosing this school should verify the current boundaries and pathway. There is no published program data from either the school or the district about specialized offerings such as language immersion, magnet programs, or advanced courses at the middle level, so those details would need to come from a school visit or district website.
In short, Cedar Park Middle School is a mid-sized, diverse school in an expensive urban market, with academic results that place it in the middle of the county’s range. English language arts performance is a relative bright spot, while math and science proficiency is lower. The district is stable but has made recent changes to its middle school structure, and families should confirm current feeder arrangements.
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