Enrollment
471
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandy, OR
Cedar Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411089000108
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Ridge Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Ridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sandy, OR.
School address
District: Oregon Trail Sd 46 · Oregon
NCES ID 411089000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Ridge Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Ridge Middle School
Cedar Ridge Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sandy, Oregon, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Oregon schools and 34% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 471 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #173, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oregon Trail Sd 46 spends $13,107 per pupil, 28% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Sandy High School (1,420 students) and Firwood Elementary School (430 students) alongside Cedar Ridge Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedar Ridge Middle School compares
Cedar Ridge Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Oregon - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Cedar Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oregon Trail Sd 46, which includes Cedar Ridge Middle School.
$13,107
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cedar Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Firwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boring Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelso Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Grade School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Middle School?
Cedar Ridge Middle School has 471 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandy, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Middle School is 23.6:1, which is 34% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Ridge Middle School?
33.5% of students at Cedar Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Ridge Middle School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Sandy, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Ridge Middle School?
Cedar Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sandy, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sandy on the city page.
Is Cedar Ridge Middle School a good school?
Cedar Ridge Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oregon Trail Sd 46?
Besides Cedar Ridge Middle School, Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Sandy High School (1,420 students), Firwood Elementary School (430 students), and Boring Middle School (427 students). See the Oregon Trail Sd 46 district page for the complete list.
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