Dexter McCarty Middle School
Gresham, OR · Gresham-Barlow SD 10J · Grades 6-8
139th of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
Dexter McCarty Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dexter McCarty Middle School 139th of 208 Oregon middle schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2019 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
Dexter McCarty Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 479 students tested
Dexter McCarty Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 510 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.1% | 39.2% | ▼ 19.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.3% | 38.2% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 11.6% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 4.9% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Dexter McCarty Middle School
Typical home value $522K in zip 97080 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Dexter McCarty Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Gordon Russell Middle SchoolGresham-Barlow SD 10J · 1 mi away191st of 208
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 4Walt Morey Middle SchoolReynolds SD 7 · 2.1 mi away128th of 208
ELA 39% · Math 22% - 1Clear Creek Middle SchoolGresham-Barlow SD 10J · 2.3 mi away201st of 208
ELA 16% · Math 8% - 4Centennial Middle SchoolCentennial SD 28J · 3 mi away143rd of 208
ELA 36% · Math 21% - 1Reynolds Middle SchoolReynolds SD 7 · 3.2 mi away205th of 208
ELA 16% · Math 5% - 4West Orient Middle SchoolGresham-Barlow SD 10J · 3.4 mi away137th of 208
ELA 36% · Math 23% - 1Oliver MiddleCentennial SD 28J · 4.2 mi away200th of 208
ELA 20% · Math 7% - 1Hauton B Lee Middle SchoolReynolds SD 7 · 4.3 mi away206th of 208
ELA 15% · Math 6%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dexter McCarty Middle School in?
Dexter McCarty Middle School is part of the Gresham-Barlow SD 10J district in Gresham, Oregon.
Is Dexter McCarty Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dexter McCarty Middle School 139th of 208 Oregon middle schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dexter McCarty Middle School?
White 39%, Hispanic 38%, Two or more races 12%, Black 5% (510 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dexter McCarty Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97080 is $522K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.