Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School serves 477 students in grades 6-8.
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School's student population of 477 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 477 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,200 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #995 out of 1200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 71% | 62% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.56 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gladstone 115 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is Gladstone High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Alliance Charter Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Candy Lane Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Candy Lane Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 268 students10
0.9 miles
5901 Se Hull St
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 785-8150 0.9 2-5 268 - Gladstone Gladstone Center For Children And Families Grades: PK-K | 131 students
0.9 miles
18905 Portland Ave
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 496-3939 0.9 PK-K 131 - Gladstone Gladstone High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 659 students10
0.9 miles
18800 Portland Ave
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 655-2544 0.9 9-12 659 - Gladstone John Wetten Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 1-5 | 778 students10
1.0 miles
250 E Exeter
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-6564 1 1-5 778 - Portland Bilquist Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 436 students10
1.1 miles
15708 Se Webster Rd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 353-5340 1.1 K-5 436
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