Enrollment
519
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troutdale, OR
Walt Morey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walt Morey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411052001397
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walt Morey Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Troutdale · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walt Morey Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Morey Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Troutdale, OR.
School address
District: Reynolds Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 411052001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walt Morey Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walt Morey Middle School
Walt Morey Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Troutdale, Oregon, enrolling 519 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.8% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 519 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 280 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #222, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (40%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 519 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 158 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 519 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Reynolds Sd 7 also operates Reynolds High School (2,385 students) and Reynolds Middle School (723 students) alongside Walt Morey 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 Walt Morey Middle School compares
Walt Morey 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 25% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Oregon - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$14,868
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 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 40.9%
White 39.8%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 5.0%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Walt Morey 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 Reynolds Sd 7, which includes Walt Morey Middle School.
$14,868
Per student
-18%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.8%
Federal 12.5%
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 Walt Morey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hauton B Lee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Multnomah Learning Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenfair Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walt Morey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walt Morey Middle School
How many students attend Walt Morey Middle School?
Walt Morey Middle School has 519 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troutdale, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Morey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walt Morey Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher 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 Walt Morey Middle School?
65.8% of students at Walt Morey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walt Morey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walt Morey Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Troutdale, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walt Morey Middle School?
Walt Morey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Walt Morey Middle School rank among public schools in Troutdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Morey Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Troutdale, 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 Troutdale on the city page.
Is Walt Morey Middle School a good school?
Walt Morey Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Reynolds Sd 7?
Besides Walt Morey Middle School, Reynolds Sd 7 also operates Reynolds High School (2,385 students), Reynolds Middle School (723 students), and Hauton B Lee Middle School (718 students). See the Reynolds Sd 7 district page for the complete list.
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