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Dexter McCarty Middle School

PublicGrades 6–8
Gresham, Oregon · Gresham-Barlow SD 10J
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students514
Student:Teacher19.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 370
514
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
82%+6.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Dexter McCarty Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Gresham, Oregon. The school enrolls 514 students. It is part of the Gresham-Barlow SD 10J district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Oregon state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictGresham-Barlow SD 10J
County41051
CityGresham
ZIP97080
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID410600000988

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment514
White38.9%
Hispanic / Latino39.9%
Black / African American5.6%
Asian2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
Two or More Races9.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
38.9%
Hispanic
39.9%
Black
5.6%
Asian
2.7%
Two+
9.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %82%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)