Average
#596 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 49% in state
Sandstone Middle School
Middle School · Hermiston Sd 8 · Hermiston, OR
A Hermiston Sd 8 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 NE 10th St, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Math 29% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandstone Middle School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandstone Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hermiston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,032
Median home value
$274,400
Median rent
$1,046/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97838; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armand Larive Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Hermiston Christian Center & SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hermiston Sd 8
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandstone Middle School is listed in Hermiston SD 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandstone Middle School
Sandstone Middle School is a public middle school in Hermiston, OR, part of Hermiston Sd 8, serving approximately 592 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #596 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandstone Middle School
What grades does Sandstone Middle School serve?
Sandstone Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sandstone Middle School?
Sandstone Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandstone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandstone Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandstone Middle School rank in OR?
Sandstone Middle School ranks #596 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sandstone Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandstone Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sandstone Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandstone Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandstone Middle School a charter school?
No, Sandstone Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandstone Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sandstone Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandstone Middle School?
67.1% of students at Sandstone Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Umatilla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (541) 667-6300
- Area population (ZIP 97838)
- 27,979
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97838; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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