Walt Morey Middle School

2801 SW Lucas Avenue
Troutdale, OR 97060

(503)491-1935

www.reynolds.k12.or.us/morey

519 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walt Morey Middle School, located in Troutdale, Oregon, is a public school serving students in the Reynolds School District. The school is named in honor of Walt Morey, a renowned author of children’s adventure novels—most notably *Gentle Ben*—who lived in the Pacific Northwest. The school serves a diverse student body and focuses on preparing adolescents for the academic and social challenges of high school through a comprehensive middle-level curriculum.

The school emphasizes community engagement and fostering a supportive learning environment. In addition to its core academic programs, Walt Morey offers various extracurricular activities, sports, and elective courses designed to help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills. By leveraging its resources within the Reynolds School District, the school aims to promote student success and personal growth, ensuring that all learners have the support they need to thrive during their transition into their teenage years.

519

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walt Morey Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	212
Black	26
Asian	23
Two or More	44
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
212 (40.9%)
White
206 (39.8%)
Two or More
44 (8.5%)
Black
26 (5.0%)
Asian
23 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Reynolds SD 7
Phone:	(503)491-1935
Website:	http://www.reynolds.k12.or.us/morey
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	516
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 6 171

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 180