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#1170 of 1,226 schools in OR
Gordon Russell Middle School
Middle School · Gresham-barlow Sd 10j · Gresham, OR
A Gresham-barlow Sd 10j middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3625 SE Powell Valley Rd, Gresham, OR 97080
- Math 13% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gordon Russell Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gordon Russell Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,851/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gresham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,218
Median home value
$485,000
Median rent
$1,596/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Mccarty Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Open Door Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Metro East Web AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| Walt Morey Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 548 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gresham-barlow Sd 10j
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #18 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gordon Russell Middle School is listed in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gordon Russell Middle School
Gordon Russell Middle School is a public middle school in Gresham, OR, part of Gresham-barlow Sd 10j, serving approximately 635 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,170 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gordon Russell Middle School
What grades does Gordon Russell Middle School serve?
Gordon Russell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gordon Russell Middle School?
Gordon Russell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Russell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Russell Middle School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gordon Russell Middle School rank in OR?
Gordon Russell Middle School ranks #1,170 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Gordon Russell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gordon Russell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gordon Russell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon Russell Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gordon Russell Middle School a charter school?
No, Gordon Russell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gordon Russell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gordon Russell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gordon Russell Middle School?
66.9% of students at Gordon Russell Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.4%
- Phone
- (503) 667-6900
- Area population (ZIP 97080)
- 47,548
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97080; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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