Dexter McCarty Middle School vs Springwater Trail High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.1 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
Springwater Trail High School
Gresham · Public high · Grades 9–12
184 students
| Measure | Dexter McCarty Middle School Gresham, Oregon | Springwater Trail High School Gresham, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 208 | #163 of 215 |
| National rank | #10962 of 15,369 | #13234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 514 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 5% |
| city | Gresham | Gresham |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 30.5).
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 5%).
- •Springwater Trail High School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 84.2%).
- •Springwater Trail High School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.8).
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 184.
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 Springwater Trail High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dexter McCarty Middle School ranks higher (34.5 vs 30.5 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 Springwater Trail High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gresham and Gresham in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dexter McCarty Middle School: 514. Springwater Trail High School: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dexter McCarty Middle School and Springwater Trail High School rank in Oregon?
Dexter McCarty Middle School is 130th of 208 and Springwater Trail High School is 163rd of 215 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).