Enrollment
699
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oregon City, OR
Gardiner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gardiner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410933000123
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardiner Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Oregon City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardiner Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardiner Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Oregon City, OR.
School address
District: Oregon City Sd 62 · Oregon
NCES ID 410933000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gardiner Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gardiner Middle School
Gardiner Middle School is a large middle school in Oregon City, Oregon, enrolling 699 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Oregon schools and 37% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 699 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #89, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oregon City Sd 62 spends $13,476 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oregon City's middle schools, it stands alongside Tumwata Middle School (685 students): Gardiner Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.1:1 vs 25.4:1).
Oregon City Sd 62 also operates Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students) and Tumwata Middle School (685 students) alongside Gardiner 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 Gardiner Middle School compares
Gardiner 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 51% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Oregon - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$13,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Gardiner 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 Oregon City Sd 62, which includes Gardiner Middle School.
$13,476
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 52.9%
Federal 9.2%
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 Gardiner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tumwata Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Mcloughlin Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardiner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Oregon City
1 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 (~699 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gardiner Middle School
How many students attend Gardiner Middle School?
Gardiner Middle School has 699 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oregon City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Middle School is 24.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardiner Middle School?
25.9% of students at Gardiner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardiner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gardiner Middle School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Oregon City, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardiner Middle School?
Gardiner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Gardiner Middle School rank among public schools in Oregon City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardiner Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Oregon City, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oregon City on the city page.
Is Gardiner Middle School a good school?
Gardiner Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 Oregon City Sd 62?
Besides Gardiner Middle School, Oregon City Sd 62 also operates Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students), Tumwata Middle School (685 students), and John Mcloughlin Elementary School (585 students). See the Oregon City Sd 62 district page for the complete list.
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