For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,530 students in 97080, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97080, OR are West Orient Middle School, Gordon Russell Middle School and Dexter Mccarty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97080 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97080, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97080, OR Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Orient Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29805 Se Orient Dr
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-3323
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Gordon Russell Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3625 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 667-6900
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 667-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Dexter Mccarty Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Se 5th St
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-0148
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-0148
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
97080, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 W Powell Blvd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-0144
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-0144
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 97080, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97080, OR include West Orient Middle School, Gordon Russell Middle School and Dexter Mccarty Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97080?
3 public middle schools are located in 97080.
What is the racial composition of students in 97080?
97080 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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