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#771 of 1,226 schools in OR

Sutherlin Middle School

Middle School · Sutherlin Sd 130 · Sutherlin, OR

A Sutherlin Sd 130 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

649 E Fourth St, Sutherlin, OR 97479

  • Math 20% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.3% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.7% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$14,926
Chronic Absenteeism37.1%

Students at Sutherlin Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sutherlin 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,979/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sutherlin), 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

$56,493

Median home value

$281,500

Median rent

$1,207/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97479; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.35–82.5 mi200Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sutherlin Sd 130

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$14,926NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sutherlin Middle School is listed in Sutherlin SD 130; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sutherlin Middle School

Sutherlin Middle School is a public middle school in Sutherlin, OR, part of Sutherlin Sd 130, serving approximately 307 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sutherlin Middle School

What grades does Sutherlin Middle School serve?

Sutherlin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Sutherlin Middle School?

Sutherlin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutherlin Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sutherlin Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sutherlin Middle School rank in OR?

Sutherlin Middle School ranks #771 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Sutherlin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sutherlin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Sutherlin Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sutherlin Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sutherlin Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Sutherlin Middle School a Title I school?

No, Sutherlin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sutherlin Middle School?

63.5% of students at Sutherlin 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
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.1%
Area population (ZIP 97479)
10,479
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
43.4
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 97479; 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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