Serving 551 students in grades 6-8, The Dalles 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 11% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 551 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OR
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
The Dalles 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 The Dalles Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The Dalles Middle School is ranked #1070 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend The Dalles Middle School?
551 students attend The Dalles Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of The Dalles Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Dalles Middle School?
The Dalles Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Dalles Middle School offer ?
The Dalles Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Dalles Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 551 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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