For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,166 students in Gresham, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gresham, OR are West Orient Middle School, Metro East Web Academy and Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gresham, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Gresham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gresham, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Orient Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29805 Se Orient Dr
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-3323
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Metro East Web Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Nw 5th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 258-4790
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 258-4790
Gr: K-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1326 Nw Civic Dr
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 427-0803
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 427-0803
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Gordon Russell Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3625 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 667-6900
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 667-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Dexter Mccarty Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Se 5th St
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-0148
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-0148
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 Ne 219th
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 492-6700
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 492-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Gresham, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpha High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
876 Ne 8th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 262-4050
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 262-4050
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gresham, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gresham, OR include West Orient Middle School, Metro East Web Academy and Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gresham?
6 public middle schools are located in Gresham.
What is the racial composition of students in Gresham?
Gresham public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Gresham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gresham include: West Orient Middle School vs. Gordon Russell Middle School, Dexter Mccarty Middle School vs. Gordon Russell Middle School, Gordon Russell Middle School vs. Dexter Mccarty Middle School
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