Enrollment
297
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sutherlin, OR
Sutherlin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sutherlin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411194000339
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutherlin Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Sutherlin · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sutherlin Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutherlin Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Sutherlin, OR.
School address
District: Sutherlin Sd 130 · Oregon
NCES ID 411194000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sutherlin Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sutherlin Middle School
Sutherlin Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Sutherlin, Oregon, enrolling 297 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.7% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #170.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sutherlin Sd 130 spends $13,763 per pupil, 24% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 120 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 297 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sutherlin Sd 130 also operates Sutherlin High School (371 students) and West Sutherlin Intermediate (284 students) alongside Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin Middle School compares
Sutherlin 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Oregon - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$13,763
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
61
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.4 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
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin Sd 130, which includes Sutherlin Middle School.
$13,763
Per student
-24%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 67.1%
Federal 13.5%
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 Sutherlin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherlin High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Sutherlin Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Sutherlin Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutherlin Valley Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutherlin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 43.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~297 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sutherlin Middle School
How many students attend Sutherlin Middle School?
Sutherlin Middle School has 297 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sutherlin, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutherlin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutherlin Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sutherlin Middle School?
64.7% of students at Sutherlin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutherlin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sutherlin Middle School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Sutherlin, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutherlin Middle School?
Sutherlin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Sutherlin Middle School rank among public schools in Sutherlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutherlin Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Sutherlin, 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 Sutherlin on the city page.
Is Sutherlin Middle School a good school?
Sutherlin Middle School earns 33/100 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 Sutherlin Sd 130?
Besides Sutherlin Middle School, Sutherlin Sd 130 also operates Sutherlin High School (371 students), West Sutherlin Intermediate (284 students), and East Sutherlin Primary School (246 students). See the Sutherlin Sd 130 district page for the complete list.
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