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7.4 avg / 10

Hermiston Sd 8 School District

School District · Hermiston, Oregon

Students: 5,420
Teachers (FTE): 319

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,546

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Hermiston Sd 8?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hermiston Sd 8 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Highland Hills Elementary School

8.7/10

Hermiston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Desert View Elementary School

8.3/10

Hermiston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

West Park Elementary School

8.0/10

Hermiston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Oregon rank

#20 of 146

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Oregon avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,546

$776 vs Oregon median

District size

5,420 students

Much larger than Oregon median

The short answer

Hermiston Sd 8 ranks #20 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Hermiston Sd 8's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Highland Hills Elementary School (8.7/10), Desert View Elementary School (8.3/10), and West Park Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Hermiston Sd 8

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Highland Hills Elementary School 8.7 / 10
2 Desert View Elementary School 8.3 / 10
3 West Park Elementary School 8.0 / 10
4 Armand Larive Middle School 7.4 / 10
5 Sunset Elementary School 7.2 / 10
6 Rocky Heights Elementary School 6.6 / 10
7 Hermiston High School 6.4 / 10
8 Sandstone Middle School 6.4 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Hermiston Sd 8

Hermiston Sd 8 is a Hermiston, Oregon school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,420 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $15,546 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Hermiston Sd 8 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Highland Hills Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Hermiston Sd 8 students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.4%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Hermiston Sd 8, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 49.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hermiston Sd 8 with test data.

District Details

State
Oregon
City
Hermiston
Total Enrollment
5,420
Teachers (FTE)
319
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hermiston Sd 8?

Hermiston Sd 8 has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hermiston Sd 8?

The average composite rating for Hermiston Sd 8 is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hermiston Sd 8?

Hermiston Sd 8 spends $15,546 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hermiston Sd 8?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hermiston Sd 8 is 17:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hermiston Sd 8?

Highland Hills Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hermiston Sd 8 with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Hermiston Sd 8?

Across schools in Hermiston Sd 8 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hermiston Sd 8 compare to other districts in Oregon?

Hermiston Sd 8 has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oregon by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
49.9%
ELA Proficiency
59.4%

How we rate schools

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See how we rate

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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