Dexter McCarty Middle School vs Gordon Russell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dexter McCarty Middle School
Gresham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
Gordon Russell Middle School
Gresham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | Dexter McCarty Middle School Gresham, Oregon | Gordon Russell Middle School Gresham, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 208 | #146 of 208 |
| National rank | #10962 of 15,369 | #11506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 514 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Gresham | Gresham |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 32.0).
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 83.6%).
- •Gordon Russell Middle School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 514.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dexter McCarty Middle School better than Gordon Russell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dexter McCarty Middle School ranks higher (34.5 vs 32.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dexter McCarty Middle School and Gordon Russell Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gresham and Gresham in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dexter McCarty Middle School: 514. Gordon Russell Middle School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dexter McCarty Middle School and Gordon Russell Middle School rank in Oregon?
Dexter McCarty Middle School is 130th of 208 and Gordon Russell Middle School is 146th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).