Enrollment
514
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gresham, OR
Dexter Mccarty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dexter Mccarty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410600000988
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dexter Mccarty Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Gresham · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dexter Mccarty Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Mccarty Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Gresham, OR.
School address
District: Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j · Oregon
NCES ID 410600000988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dexter Mccarty Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dexter Mccarty Middle School
Dexter Mccarty Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Gresham, Oregon, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.1% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 514 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 215 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j spends $13,227 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 514 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Gresham's middle schools, it stands alongside Gordon Russell Middle School (633 students): Dexter Mccarty Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 21.1:1).
Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students) and Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students) alongside Dexter Mccarty Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dexter Mccarty Middle School compares
Dexter Mccarty Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 55% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Oregon - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
White 39.1%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Dexter Mccarty Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j, which includes Dexter Mccarty Middle School.
$13,227
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 59.8%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dexter Mccarty Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Barlow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metro East Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gordon Russell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dexter Mccarty Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Gresham
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~514 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dexter Mccarty Middle School
How many students attend Dexter Mccarty Middle School?
Dexter Mccarty Middle School has 514 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gresham, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Mccarty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Mccarty Middle School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dexter Mccarty Middle School?
82.1% of students at Dexter Mccarty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dexter Mccarty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dexter Mccarty Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment, in Gresham, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dexter Mccarty Middle School?
Dexter Mccarty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dexter Mccarty Middle School rank among middle schools in Gresham?
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Mccarty Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Gresham, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gresham on the city page.
Is Dexter Mccarty Middle School a good school?
Dexter Mccarty Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j?
Besides Dexter Mccarty Middle School, Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students), Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students), and Metro East Web Academy (759 students). See the Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j district page for the complete list.
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