Dexter Mccarty Middle School
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(503)665-0148
- Dexter Mccarty Middle School serves 563 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Dexter Mccarty Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dexter Mccarty Middle School's student population of 563 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 563 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dexter Mccarty Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dexter Mccarty Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
| Overall School Rank | #850 out of 1,194 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 23% |
| Black | 4% | 2% |
| White | 51% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.55 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dexter Mccarty Middle School is Springwater Trail High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gordon Russell Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Gresham Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gresham East Gresham Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 390 students
0.1 miles
900 Se 5th St
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)661-6050 0.1 K-5 390 - Gresham Hogan Cedars Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 595 students
0.8 miles
1770 Se Fleming Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)261-4500 0.8 K-5 595 - Gresham Springwater Trail High School Grades: 9-12 | 190 students
0.8 miles
1440 Se Fleming Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)261-4600 0.8 9-12 190 - Gresham West Gresham Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 289 students
0.9 miles
330 W Powell Blvd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)661-0144 0.9 K-5 289 - Gresham Gordon Russell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 749 students
1.0 miles
3625 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)667-6900 1.0 6-8 749
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