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Dexter Mccarty Middle School

1400 Se 5th St
Gresham, OR 97080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 559 students in grades 6-8, Dexter Mccarty 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 35% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dexter Mccarty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dexter Mccarty Middle School's student population of 559 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
559 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dexter Mccarty Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dexter Mccarty Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#971 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dexter Mccarty Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dexter Mccarty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dexter Mccarty Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dexter Mccarty Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dexter Mccarty Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dexter Mccarty Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dexter Mccarty Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dexter Mccarty Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dexter Mccarty Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Dexter Mccarty Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dexter Mccarty Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Dexter Mccarty Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dexter Mccarty Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dexter Mccarty Middle School's ranking?
Dexter Mccarty Middle School is ranked #971 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Dexter Mccarty Middle School often compared to?
Dexter Mccarty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gordon Russell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Dexter Mccarty Middle School?
559 students attend Dexter Mccarty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dexter Mccarty Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dexter Mccarty Middle School?
Dexter Mccarty Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dexter Mccarty Middle School offer ?
Dexter Mccarty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dexter Mccarty Middle School part of?
Dexter Mccarty Middle School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
In what neighborhood is Dexter Mccarty Middle School located?
Dexter Mccarty Middle School is located in the Asert neighborhood of Gresham, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Asert.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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