Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

Summary:

Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is a public middle school located in Gladstone, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 373 students. The school is part of the Gladstone School District 115, which is ranked 62 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walter L Kraxberger Middle School has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Oregon middle schools, with a ranking between 163-320 out of 377-384 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (OSAS) is generally below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 41.6% in 6th grade ELA, 55.2% in 7th grade ELA, and 39.6% in 8th grade ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.7%, 43.2%, and 40.6%, respectively. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall school, while the performance for White students, students with disabilities, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is in the bottom half or bottom third of Oregon middle schools.

Nearby schools, such as Sellwood Middle School and Rosemont Ridge Middle School, consistently outperform Walter L Kraxberger Middle School on state assessments and have higher overall rankings. For example, Sellwood Middle School had proficiency rates of 71.1% in 6th grade ELA, 68.2% in 7th grade ELA, and 63.3% in 8th grade ELA, significantly higher than Walter L Kraxberger Middle School. Rosemont Ridge Middle School, part of the highly-ranked West Linn-Wilsonville School District, had even higher proficiency rates, with 73.8% in 6th grade ELA, 65.1% in 7th grade ELA, and 69.9% in 8th grade ELA.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 17777 Webster Rd
       Gladstone, OR  97027-1499


(503) 655-3636

District: Gladstone School District 115

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,807 Help


Students who attend Walter L Kraxberger Middle School usually attend:

High:    Gladstone High School

Feeder schools for Walter L Kraxberger Middle School:

Elementary:    Gladstone Center for Children and Families
    John Wetten Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.4%
Hispanic:
17.4%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walter L Kraxberger Middle School ranks worse than 50.1% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.4%), Hispanic (17.4%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is $17,807.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walter L Kraxberger Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walter L Kraxberger Middle School 186th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Walter L Kraxberger Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Gladstone School District 115:

SchoolDigger ranks Gladstone School District 115 62nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.44 163rd 270 39.6%
2005 61.27 91st 271 66.4%
2006 57.94 103rd 285 63.9%
2007 57.25 120th 295 59.3%
2008 57.22 124th 315 60.6%
2009 75.59 58th 323 82.0%
2010 77.72 46th 343 86.6%
2011 60.41 135th 357 62.2%
2012 47.46 234th 395 40.8%
2013 56.14 163rd 377 56.8%
2014 55.34 172nd 382 55.0%
2015 29.11 283rd 381 25.7%
2016 31.90 282nd 383 26.4%
2017 25.23 302nd 382 20.9%
2018 22.42 320th 384 16.7%
2019 34.63 255th 379 32.7%
2022 34.19 235th 367 36.0%
2023 44.66 184th 380 51.6%
2024 44.57 186th 371 49.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.44 116th 137 15.3%
2022 37.46 66th 110 40.0%
2024 46.24 64th 125 48.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.65 153rd 206 25.7%
2019 26.27 126th 156 19.2%
2022 33.94 96th 143 32.9%
2023 38.66 78th 150 48.0%
2024 35.22 101st 153 34.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.40 305th 325 6.2%
2019 37.53 175th 282 37.9%
2022 34.38 232nd 364 36.3%
2023 26.07 238th 312 23.7%
2024 49.58 103rd 244 57.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.14 265th 342 22.5%
2019 42.54 170th 277 38.6%
2022 31.91 218th 310 29.7%
2023 40.34 184th 323 43.0%
2024 44.24 157th 313 49.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.35 80th 103 22.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.42 306th 341 10.3%
2019 33.20 204th 291 29.9%
2022 38.00 176th 312 43.6%
2023 51.12 129th 318 59.4%
2024 44.56 163rd 323 49.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.24 172nd 210 18.1%
2019 50.07 77th 191 59.7%
2022 29.99 141st 194 27.3%
2023 55.01 65th 201 67.7%
2024 55.90 59th 196 69.9%
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Rank History for White students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.21 317th 357 11.2%
2019 25.66 277th 344 19.5%
2022 31.04 255th 355 28.2%
2023 40.34 209th 360 41.9%
2024 44.71 182nd 349 47.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 7, 2019

Open Quote This is a great school. The teachers and administrators are awesome and passionate about their work. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, December 2, 2018

Open Quote Complete zoo. Kids running around “cutting” with pencil sharpener blades stashed in their binders. Worst experience with a school ever. Kids run the place and do a poor job of it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 499 3 25 5 2 n/a n/a 0 534
1989 520 2 33 13 3 n/a n/a 0 571
1990 540 2 24 14 7 n/a n/a 0 587
1991 539 2 22 14 4 n/a n/a 0 581
1992 550 4 25 14 2 n/a n/a 0 595
1993 564 9 33 17 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1994 559 8 35 30 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1995 573 8 29 36 3 n/a n/a 0 649
1996 573 8 29 36 3 n/a n/a 0 649
1997 619 6 31 30 3 n/a n/a 0 689
1998 649 13 28 25 6 n/a n/a 0 721
1999 666 13 34 32 16 n/a n/a 0 761
2000 650 10 35 32 11 n/a n/a 0 738
2001 603 17 25 45 7 n/a n/a 0 697
2002 609 9 28 48 12 n/a n/a 24 730
2003 609 9 28 48 12 n/a n/a 24 730
2004 579 11 24 46 10 n/a n/a 6 676
2005 579 10 24 45 6 n/a n/a 10 674
2006 560 13 20 64 12 n/a n/a 0 669
2007 528 10 16 59 9 n/a n/a 26 648
2008 515 8 13 63 8 n/a n/a 46 653
2009 491 7 15 71 7 n/a n/a 58 649
2010 390 5 13 79 6 n/a n/a 25 518
2011 397 10 6 79 8 4 29 0 533
2012 400 11 4 80 9 6 35 0 545
2013 377 8 10 76 6 3 36 0 516
2014 364 7 6 81 7 3 37 0 505
2015 364 9 5 77 4 3 32 0 494
2016 366 11 4 78 4 5 35 0 503
2017 361 12 5 85 3 3 32 0 501
2018 341 8 8 82 2 4 32 0 477
2019 333 7 8 79 4 5 30 1 467
2020 347 6 4 68 3 5 34 0 467
2021 344 5 3 64 2 2 35 1 456
2022 290 3 2 65 4 5 26 4 399
2023 259 1 2 65 4 7 33 2 373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 29.2 18.2 10.3
1989 571 31.5 18.1 10.2
1990 587 31.9 18.4 10.7
1991 581 33.0 17.6 9.8
1992 595 28.1 21.1 10.9
1993 625 31.5 19.8 10.7
1994 632 28.7 22.0 10.1
1995 649 29.6 21.9 12.5
1996 649 29.6 21.9 12.5
1997 689 30.9 22.3 15.7
1998 721 32.3 22.3 13.9
1999 761 33.5 22.7 21.8
2000 738 34.5 21.4 22.4
2001 697 33.2 21.0 23.4
2002 730 34.5 21.2 35.7
2003 730 34.5 21.2 35.7
2004 676 30.0 22.5 31.5
2005 674 30.8 21.9 33.6
2006 669 31.0 21.6 36.3
2007 648 32.5 19.9 35.9
2008 653 31.2 20.9 41.2
2009 649 30.2 21.5 43
2010 518 23.1 22.4 47.7
2011 533 23.3 22.7 49.9
2012 545 22.3 24.4 54.7
2013 516 20.3 25.4 56.4
2014 505 20.5 24.6 47.7
2015 494 21.0 23.5 51.2
2016 503 24.0 20.9 48.5
2017 501 23.2 21.5 43.9
2018 477 24.2 19.7 44.7
2019 467 23.1 20.1 40.3
2020 467 22.5 20.6 36.6
2021 456 22.9 19.9 n/a
2022 399 24.0 16.5 n/a
2023 373 25.2 14.8 38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 29.2 18.2 10.3
1989 571 31.5 18.1 10.2
1990 587 31.9 18.4 10.7
1991 581 33.0 17.6 9.8
1992 595 28.1 21.1 10.9
1993 625 31.5 19.8 10.7
1994 632 28.7 22.0 10.1
1995 649 29.6 21.9 12.5
1996 649 29.6 21.9 12.5
1997 689 30.9 22.3 15.7
1998 721 32.3 22.3 13.9
1999 761 33.5 22.7 21.8
2000 738 34.5 21.4 22.4
2001 697 33.2 21.0 23.4
2002 730 34.5 21.2 35.7
2003 730 34.5 21.2 35.7
2004 676 30.0 22.5 31.5
2005 674 30.8 21.9 33.6
2006 669 31.0 21.6 36.3
2007 648 32.5 19.9 35.9
2008 653 31.2 20.9 41.2
2009 649 30.2 21.5 43
2010 518 23.1 22.4 47.7
2011 533 23.3 22.7 49.9
2012 545 22.3 24.4 54.7
2013 516 20.3 25.4 56.4
2014 505 20.5 24.6 47.7
2015 494 21.0 23.5 51.2
2016 503 24.0 20.9 48.5
2017 501 23.2 21.5 43.9
2018 477 24.2 19.7 44.7
2019 467 23.1 20.1 40.3
2020 467 22.5 20.6 36.6
2021 456 22.9 19.9 n/a
2022 399 24.0 16.5 n/a
2023 373 25.2 14.8 38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,667
2020 n/a n/a $14,119
2021 n/a n/a $14,263
2022 $1,173 (6.6%) $16,634 (93.4%) $17,807

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walter L Kraxberger Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 255th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 184th of 380 Middle schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walter L Kraxberger Middle School)57.443.3
 14.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gladstone School District 115)56.442.3
 14.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walter L Kraxberger Middle School)36.922.2
 14.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gladstone School District 115)36.321.7
 14.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walter L Kraxberger Middle School)57.544.3
 13.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gladstone School District 115)55.744.3
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walter L Kraxberger Middle School)29.821.6
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gladstone School District 115)29.121.6
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walter L Kraxberger Middle School)39.748.2
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gladstone School District 115)39.747.4
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walter L Kraxberger Middle School)18.925
 6.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gladstone School District 115)18.924.5
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Walter L Kraxberger Middle School)10.527
 16.5%
   8th Grade Science (Gladstone School District 115)10.527.6
 17.1%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students467373
 20.1%
African American71
 85.7%
American Indian44
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic7965
 17.7%
Pacific Islander57
 40%
White333259
 22.2%
Two or More Races3033
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.3%38.6%
 1.7%


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Walter L Kraxberger Middle School ranks 186th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Walter L Kraxberger Middle School usually go on to attend Gladstone High School

Students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School are 69% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Walter L Kraxberger Middle School.


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