Enrollment
513
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Dalles Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Dalles Middle School
The Dalles Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in The Dalles, Oregon, enrolling 513 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.7% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 513 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (44%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Wasco County Sd 21 spends $14,500 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 230 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 513 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles High School (795 students) and Dry Hollow Elementary School (424 students) alongside The Dalles 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 The Dalles Middle School compares
The Dalles 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,500
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Wasco County Sd 21, which includes The Dalles Middle School.
$14,500
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 64.0%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Dalles Middle School a good school?
The Dalles Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 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.
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