- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · The Dalles, OR
The Dalles Middle School
Federal NCES profile for The Dalles Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410004801158
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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
The Dalles Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in The Dalles · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
The Dalles Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Dalles Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in The Dalles, OR.
School address
District: North Wasco County Sd 21 · Oregon
NCES ID 410004801158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
The Dalles Middle School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 410004801158 · The Dalles, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 14.3:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: The Dalles High School (795 students)
The Dalles Middle School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
The Dalles Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Dalles Hig
The Dalles High School
795 students
- This school
The Dalles Middle School
513 students
- Dry Hollow Ele
Dry Hollow Elementary School
424 students
- Chenowith Elem
Chenowith Elementary School
418 students
- Colonel Wright 291
Colonel Wright Elementary School
291 students
- Innovations Ac 232
Innovations Academy
232 students
What this shows The Dalles Middle School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Dalles Middle School compares
The Dalles 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 45% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Oregon - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$16,322
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
165
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 43.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, The Dalles Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Wasco County Sd 21 reports $16,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Dalles Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dry Hollow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chenowith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel Wright Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Innovations Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Dalles Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Dalles Middle School
How many students attend The Dalles Middle School?
The Dalles Middle School has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in The Dalles, OR. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Dalles Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Dalles Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Dalles Middle School?
76.7% of students at The Dalles Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Dalles Middle School?
The largest demographic group at The Dalles Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in The Dalles, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Dalles Middle School?
The Dalles Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 The Dalles Middle School rank among public schools in The Dalles?
By Resource Investment Index, The Dalles Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in The Dalles, 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 The Dalles on the city page.
What other schools are in North Wasco County Sd 21?
Besides The Dalles Middle School, North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles High School (795 students), Dry Hollow Elementary School (424 students), and Chenowith Elementary School (418 students). See the North Wasco County Sd 21 district page for the complete list.