D−
Dexter McCarty Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1400 SE 5th St, Gresham, OR 97080 · (503) 665-0148 · Part of Gresham-Barlow School District 1J
Students
514
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Dexter McCarty Middle School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 34 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 50 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 30.9%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 47%
Location
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1400 SE 5th St, Gresham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6159
Grade 7177
Grade 8178
Enrollment over time
551’20
547’21
559’22
510’23
514’24
Down 6.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 40%White 39%Two or more races 10%Black 6%Asian 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.