The top reported proficiency rate is 38% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Walt Morey Middle School
Walt Morey Middle School serves students in grades six through eight in Troutdale, a city within the Reynolds School District. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and sits in the eastern reaches of Multnomah County. The school is roughly mid-sized for a middle school, with an enrollment that is spread fairly evenly across the three grade levels. The student body is diverse. A substantial share of students identify as Hispanic or Latino, and the school also enrolls White students, alongside smaller groups identifying as Asian, Black, multiracial, and other backgrounds. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which places the school in a context where many families face economic pressures.
Academically, the most recent state assessment results from the 2024–2025 school year show that proficiency rates across subjects are mixed and generally below a majority benchmark. In English language arts, slightly more than a third of sixth graders met the state standard, with seventh graders at about a third and eighth graders approaching half. Math proficiency is lower across all grades, with roughly a fifth of students meeting benchmarks in sixth and seventh grade, and about a quarter in eighth. In science, which is tested only in eighth grade, about a third of students reached proficiency. When viewed in the broader county context, however, the school’s overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint relative to other districts in Multnomah County. That relative standing is noteworthy, but the absolute numbers mean that a large portion of students are not yet meeting state expectations. A parent may want to ask the school about specific academic interventions, tutoring, or enrichment programs available to help close that gap.
The school’s setting in Troutdale adds texture. The city blends older residential neighborhoods, a historic downtown along the Historic Columbia River Highway, and newer industrial and logistics development at the Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park, where FedEx and Amazon are major employers. Most residents commute to Portland or Gresham, and the area is car-dependent, though TriMet bus service connects Troutdale to the wider metro area. The city has nearly twenty parks, and the Sandy River runs nearby, offering recreational space. Housing values in Troutdale are moderate relative to many Portland area suburbs, and rents have been stable. The community has seen a slight population decline in recent years, and growth has shifted toward industrial and warehousing uses rather than residential expansion.
The Reynolds School District is the governing body. At the time of this profile, no major recent district changes—such as bond measures, boundary shifts, or curriculum overhauls—were publicly reported. That does not mean nothing is happening, but the available public record is quiet.
Overall, Walt Morey Middle School serves a diverse and economically varied student population in a community that is part suburban, part industrial, and part historic river town. Its academic performance relative to other districts in Multnomah County is in the upper half, but the proportion of students reaching proficiency in state tests remains low in absolute terms, particularly in math. Families considering this school will want to understand what targeted supports are in place and how the school engages families in student progress. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. For a middle school that is part of a larger district in a changing suburban community, the picture is one of potential alongside clear academic challenges.
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