- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Gardiner Middle School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 410933000123 · Oregon City, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 24.1:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students)
Gardiner Middle School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Gardiner Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oregon City Se
Oregon City Senior High School
1,944 students
- This school 699
Gardiner Middle School
699 students
- Tumwata Middle 685
Tumwata Middle School
685 students
- John Mcloughli 585
John Mcloughlin Elementary School
585 students
- Holcomb Elemen 516
Holcomb Elementary School
516 students
- Redland Elemen 475
Redland Elementary School
475 students
What this shows Gardiner Middle School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardiner Middle School compares
Gardiner Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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 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.
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
District finance for Oregon City Sd 62 reports $12,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~699 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.