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#155 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 13% in state

Sherman County School

School · Sherman County Sd · Moro, OR

A school in Moro, OR where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

65912 High School Lp, Moro, OR 97039

  • Math 44% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.7% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.9% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+11.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$18,287
Chronic Absenteeism41.5%

Students at Sherman County School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2013
ELA
85%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sherman County 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,643

Median home value

$245,600

Median rent

$971/mo

College educated

22.5%

Homeownership

58.3%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Sherman County Sd

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$18,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sherman County School is listed in Sherman County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sherman County School

Sherman County School is a public school in Moro, OR, part of Sherman County Sd, serving approximately 282 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sherman County School

What grades does Sherman County School serve?

Sherman County School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Sherman County School?

Sherman County School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman County School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sherman County School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sherman County School rank in OR?

Sherman County School ranks #155 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Sherman County School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sherman County School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Sherman County School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman County School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sherman County School a charter school?

No, Sherman County School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sherman County School a Title I school?

No, Sherman County School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherman County School?

52.5% of students at Sherman County 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sherman County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.5%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 97039)
469
Area median age
36.5
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 97039; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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