Enrollment
672
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pendleton, OR
Sunridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sunridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410951001327
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunridge Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunridge Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Pendleton, OR.
School address
District: Pendleton Sd 16 · Oregon
NCES ID 410951001327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunridge Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunridge Middle School
Sunridge Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Pendleton, Oregon, enrolling 672 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.1% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 672 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.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pendleton Sd 16 spends $13,414 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students) and Sherwood Heights Elementary School (439 students) alongside Sunridge 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 Sunridge Middle School compares
Sunridge 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Oregon - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$13,414
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 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
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.7%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Sunridge 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 Pendleton Sd 16, which includes Sunridge Middle School.
$13,414
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.0%
Federal 13.3%
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 Sunridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckay Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sunridge Middle School
How many students attend Sunridge Middle School?
Sunridge Middle School has 672 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pendleton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunridge Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunridge Middle School?
65.1% of students at Sunridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sunridge Middle School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Pendleton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunridge Middle School?
Sunridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunridge Middle School rank among public schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunridge Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Pendleton, 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 Pendleton on the city page.
Is Sunridge Middle School a good school?
Sunridge Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Pendleton Sd 16?
Besides Sunridge Middle School, Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students), Sherwood Heights Elementary School (439 students), and Washington Elementary School (420 students). See the Pendleton Sd 16 district page for the complete list.
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