- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Dexter Mccarty Middle School shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 410600000988 · Gresham, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 19:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Gresham High School (1,685 students)
Dexter Mccarty Middle School shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Dexter Mccarty Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gresham High S
Gresham High School
1,685 students
- Sam Barlow Hig
Sam Barlow High School
1,635 students
- Metro East Web
Metro East Web Academy
759 students
- Gordon Russell 633
Gordon Russell Middle School
633 students
- Clear Creek Mi 584
Clear Creek Middle School
584 students
- This school 514
Dexter Mccarty Middle School
514 students
What this shows Dexter Mccarty Middle School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dexter Mccarty Middle School compares
Dexter Mccarty Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,635
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~514 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), down 49.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.