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West Orient Middle School vs. Gordon Russell Middle School

Should you attend West Orient Middle School or Gordon Russell Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
West Orient Middle School
29805 Se Orient Dr
Gresham, OR 97080
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Gordon Russell Middle School
3625 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Gordon Russell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades 6-8, West Orient Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Gordon Russell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
395 students
635 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Orient Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gordon Russell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Orient Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gordon Russell Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Orient Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gordon Russell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Orient Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Russell Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#565 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Top 50%)
#928 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Orient Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gordon Russell Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
14%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Orient Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gordon Russell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Orient Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gordon Russell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Orient Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gordon Russell Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
137
199
Grade 7 Students
120
229
Grade 8 Students
138
207

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Orient Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gordon Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Orient Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gordon Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Orient Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gordon Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Orient Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gordon Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Orient Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gordon Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at West Orient Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Gordon Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Orient Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gordon Russell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Orient Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gordon Russell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Orient Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gordon Russell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Orient Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gordon Russell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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