Floyd Light Middle School (2026 List)

About Floyd Light Middle School

Floyd Light Middle School is 10800 SE Washington St. It is in Portland's Gateway neighborhood. The school has 720 students in grades 6 through 8. There is a student–teacher ratio of 19:1. Performance data shows that 22% of students are good at math and 39% are good at reading. There are 47% female and 53% male students in the class. The school is focused on academics and welcomes students from all backgrounds. The faculty works hard to make the school a safe and welcoming place for all of the different types of students who live there. The campus has new buildings that can be used for a lot of different clubs and activities outside of class. In the area around the property, prices range from $380,000 to $590,000. Parents are happy with how the school puts safety and developmental wellness first for students. People praise the administration for being open about academic goals and social expectations. Families in the area like how the school uses community resources in different ways to help students learn every day. Teachers are known for their dedication to giving every student in the classroom equal chances. Floyd Light Middle School wants to be one ofthe best middle schools in Oregon.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 39%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 39% in Reading.

35

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

662

Total Students

$63467

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 29.76%

Asian 12.39%

Hispanic 30.97%

Black 13.9%

Two+ Races 8.91%

Native Am. 0.91%

White

29.76%

Asian

12.39%

Hispanic

30.97%

Black

13.9%

Two+ Races

8.91%

Native Am.

0.91%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 662

47.13%

312 Female

52.27%

346 Male

Student Population

662 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

331 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Floyd Light Middle School Contact Information

Address

10800 SE Washington St, Portland, OR, 97216

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Phone

(503) 256-6511

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Website

http://flms.ddouglas.k12.or.us/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM – 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Floyd Light Middle School is benefiting from David Douglas School District's 2025-2026 initiative to maintain inclusive and secure learning environments through upgraded safety and student wellness systems.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a special program for new 6th graders and their families at Floyd Light Middle School?

Ans. Every year, the school has "Fifth Grade Parent Night" and student orientation sessions to help students get used to life in middle school.

Q2. How can parents see their child's grades and attendance at Floyd Light Middle School online?

Ans. Through the ParentVUE portal, parents can safely see real-time academic data and attendance records and talk to teachers directly.

Q3. For the 2026 school year, are there any new rules at Floyd Light Middle School to keep students safe?

Ans. The school follows the district-wide Standard Response Protocols to keep everyone safe. It also changed how it handles visitors and keeps people safe when they come to campus.

Q4. Are there any clubs or activities that students at Floyd Light Middle School can join after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has different clubs and programs in the SUN community school that help students with their homework and give them something to do after school.

Q5. What kinds of help can students at Floyd Light Middle School get if they need more help with their schoolwork?

Ans. The school has special education teachers who only work with certain students. It also makes individualized education plans and offers specialized support services based on what each student needs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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