Dexter Mccarty Middle School serves 547 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dexter Mccarty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dexter Mccarty Middle School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dexter Mccarty Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
36%
25%
Black
3%
2%
White
48%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Dexter Mccarty Middle School?
547 students attend Dexter Mccarty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dexter Mccarty Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dexter Mccarty Middle School?
Dexter Mccarty Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dexter Mccarty Middle School offer ?
Dexter Mccarty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dexter Mccarty Middle School part of?
Dexter Mccarty Middle School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
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