GORDON RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Gordon Russell Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Gresham-Barlow SD 10J school district, located in Gresham, OR with about 783 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Gordon Russell Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gordon Russell Middle School, located in Gresham, Oregon, is a public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Gresham-Barlow School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while addressing the unique social and emotional developmental needs characteristic of the middle school years.

The school’s culture focuses on inclusivity and the development of the "whole child," encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities and elective courses that broaden their horizons. With a faculty dedicated to collaborative instruction, Gordon Russell Middle School strives to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Gresham community, working to ensure that students feel empowered, connected, and equipped with the skills necessary for long-term academic and personal success.

For more information, contact Gordon Russell Middle School at (503) 667-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3625 SE Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080-1614
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GORDON RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Gresham, OR with about 783 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Oregon

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
783
Teachers:
33.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 783 students

White
58.2%
Hispanic/Latino
29.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black or African American
3.1%
Asian
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.