Serving 277 students in grades 6-8, Sutherlin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sutherlin Middle School's student population of 277 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sutherlin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutherlin Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutherlin Middle School's ranking?
Sutherlin Middle School is ranked #599 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Sutherlin Middle School?
277 students attend Sutherlin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sutherlin Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutherlin Middle School?
Sutherlin Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sutherlin Middle School offer ?
Sutherlin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sutherlin Middle School part of?
Sutherlin Middle School is part of Sutherlin SD 130 School District.
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