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#595 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 49% in state
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
Middle School · Gladstone Sd 115 · Gladstone, OR
A Gladstone Sd 115 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027
- Math 29% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walter L Kraxberger Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,914/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gladstone), 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
$91,957
Median home value
$464,700
Median rent
$1,721/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Alder Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Clackamas Web AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 533 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gladstone Sd 115
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is listed in Gladstone SD 115; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is a public middle school in Gladstone, OR, part of Gladstone Sd 115, serving approximately 338 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
What grades does Walter L Kraxberger Middle School serve?
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walter L Kraxberger Middle School rank in OR?
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School ranks #595 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Walter L Kraxberger Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter L Kraxberger Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walter L Kraxberger Middle School a charter school?
No, Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walter L Kraxberger Middle School a Title I school?
No, Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
53.8% of students at Walter L Kraxberger 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (503) 655-3636
- Area population (ZIP 97027)
- 12,413
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 97027; 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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