- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sandstone Middle School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 410630000677 · Hermiston, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 19:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermiston High School (1,705 students)
Sandstone Middle School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sandstone Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermiston High
Hermiston High School
1,705 students
- Armand Larive
Armand Larive Middle School
722 students
- This school 609
Sandstone Middle School
609 students
- Rocky Heights 442
Rocky Heights Elementary School
442 students
- West Park Elem 408
West Park Elementary School
408 students
- Loma Vista Ele 397
Loma Vista Elementary
397 students
What this shows Sandstone Middle School reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandstone Middle School compares
Sandstone Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,541
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Hermiston Sd 8 reports $15,541 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~609 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.