Enrollment
609
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hermiston, OR
Sandstone Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sandstone Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410630000677
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandstone Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Hermiston · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandstone Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandstone Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Hermiston, OR.
School address
District: Hermiston Sd 8 · Oregon
NCES ID 410630000677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandstone Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandstone Middle School
Sandstone Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Hermiston, Oregon, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 216 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #162, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (35%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 609 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hermiston Sd 8 spends $14,312 per pupil, 21% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 386 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 609 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Hermiston's middle schools, it stands alongside Armand Larive Middle School (722 students): Sandstone Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 17.2:1).
Hermiston Sd 8 also operates Hermiston High School (1,705 students) and Armand Larive Middle School (722 students) alongside Sandstone 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 Sandstone Middle School compares
Sandstone 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 29% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Oregon - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$14,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 34.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Sandstone Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermiston Sd 8, which includes Sandstone Middle School.
$14,312
Per student
-21%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 67.1%
Federal 8.9%
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 Sandstone Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armand Larive Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandstone Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Hermiston
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~609 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sandstone Middle School
How many students attend Sandstone Middle School?
Sandstone Middle School has 609 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hermiston, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandstone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandstone Middle School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandstone Middle School?
67.9% of students at Sandstone Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandstone Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sandstone Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Hermiston, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandstone Middle School?
Sandstone Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Sandstone Middle School rank among public schools in Hermiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandstone Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Hermiston, 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 Hermiston on the city page.
Is Sandstone Middle School a good school?
Sandstone Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Hermiston Sd 8?
Besides Sandstone Middle School, Hermiston Sd 8 also operates Hermiston High School (1,705 students), Armand Larive Middle School (722 students), and Rocky Heights Elementary School (442 students). See the Hermiston Sd 8 district page for the complete list.
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