Gardiner Middle School

www.gardinermiddleschool.org

699 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gardiner Middle School, located in Oregon City, Oregon, serves as a central educational hub for students in the middle grades. As part of the Oregon City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, focusing not only on core academic subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, but also on character development and the social-emotional needs of adolescents during a critical developmental stage.

Beyond the classroom, Gardiner Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and forge connections with their peers. By prioritizing both academic excellence and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, while maintaining a strong partnership with the Oregon City community.

699

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

28.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardiner Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	179
Black	7
Asian	11
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
453 (65.2%)
Hispanic
179 (25.8%)
Two or More
43 (6.2%)
Asian
11 (1.6%)
Black
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Oregon City SD 62
Phone:	(503)785-8200
Website:	http://www.gardinermiddleschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
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 6 236

Grade 7 218

Grade 8 245