Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

www.gladstone.k12.or.us/o/kms

343 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walter L. Kraxberger Middle School, located in Gladstone, Oregon, serves as a central hub for the community’s students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Gladstone School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, providing students with a robust foundation in core subjects while offering opportunities for exploration through various electives and extracurricular activities.

Beyond academics, Kraxberger Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student well-being. The school actively encourages parent involvement and strives to create a culture of inclusivity where students feel safe and motivated to achieve their potential. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond, the staff utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to ensure that every student has the tools necessary for success in a rapidly changing world.

343

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	65
Black	2
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
235 (68.9%)
Hispanic
65 (19.1%)
Two or More
32 (9.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Gladstone SD 115
Phone:	(503)655-3636
Website:	http://www.gladstone.k12.or.us/o/kms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 116