West Orient Middle School serves 361 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Orient Middle School's student population of 361 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Orient Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
63%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend West Orient Middle School?
361 students attend West Orient Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West Orient Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Orient Middle School?
West Orient Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Orient Middle School offer ?
West Orient Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Orient Middle School part of?
West Orient Middle School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
School Reviews
2 10/17/2011
west orient can be a fun place but also a place where bullying and drugs happen
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