- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gresham, OR
West Orient Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Orient Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410600000996
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Orient Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Gresham · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Orient Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Orient Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Gresham, OR.
School address
District: Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j · Oregon
NCES ID 410600000996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
West Orient Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 410600000996 · Gresham, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 20.2:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Gresham High School (1,685 students)
West Orient Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
West Orient Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gresham High S
Gresham High School
1,685 students
- Sam Barlow Hig
Sam Barlow High School
1,635 students
- Metro East Web
Metro East Web Academy
759 students
- Gordon Russell 633
Gordon Russell Middle School
633 students
- Clear Creek Mi 584
Clear Creek Middle School
584 students
- This school 383
West Orient Middle School
383 students
What this shows West Orient Middle School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Orient Middle School compares
West Orient 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 26% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Oregon - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$15,093
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, West Orient Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Orient Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Barlow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metro East Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gordon Russell Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Orient Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Gresham
3 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Orient Middle School
How many students attend West Orient Middle School?
West Orient Middle School has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gresham, OR. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Orient Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Orient Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Orient Middle School?
39.0% of students at West Orient Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Orient Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Orient Middle School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Gresham, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Orient Middle School?
West Orient Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 West Orient Middle School rank among middle schools in Gresham?
By Resource Investment Index, West Orient Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Gresham, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gresham on the city page.
What other schools are in Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j?
Besides West Orient Middle School, Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students), Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students), and Metro East Web Academy (759 students). See the Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j district page for the complete list.