For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,540 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97080, OR Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
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 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
97080, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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