West Orient Middle School
- West Orient Middle School serves 452 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than 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 37%.
School Overview
- West Orient Middle School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 452 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Orient Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Orient Middle School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. 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 | #375 out of 1,194 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 71% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 West Orient Middle School is Sam Barlow High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Orient Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gresham East Orient Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 457 students
0.2 miles
7431 Se 302nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)663-4818 0.2 K-5 457 - Gresham Sam Barlow High School Grades: 9-12 | 1704 students
1.2 miles
5105 Se 302nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)258-4850 1.2 9-12 1704 - Gresham Kelly Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 535 students
1.7 miles
2400 Se Baker Way
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)663-7483 1.7 K-5 535 - Damascus Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 341 students
2.1 miles
15600 Se 232nd Dr
Damascus, OR 97089
(503)427-0803 2.1 K-8 341 - Gresham Powell Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 478 students
2.1 miles
4825 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)661-1510 2.1 K-5 478
School Reviews
| 2 west orient can be a fun place but also a place where bullying and drugs happen - Posted by Student/Alumni - uster |
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