Serving 382 students in grades 6-8, West Orient Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Orient Middle School's student population of 382 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Orient Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Orient Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#456 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
3%
3%
White
58%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Orient Middle School's ranking?
West Orient Middle School is ranked #456 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend West Orient Middle School?
382 students attend West Orient Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of West Orient Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Orient Middle School?
West Orient Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Orient Middle School offer ?
West Orient Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Orient Middle School part of?
West Orient Middle School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
School Reviews
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