Top Rankings
Hermiston School District 8 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,419 students in Hermiston School District 8. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Hermiston School District 8 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
5,419 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
321 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hermiston School District 8, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Graduation Rate
78%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
60%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
35%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,485 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,390 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,485
$18,279
Spending / Student
$15,390
$19,325
Best Hermiston School District 8 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1225 Sw 9th
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Highland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Se 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Sandstone Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Armand Larive Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
West Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Sw 7th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Hermiston High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,692 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Standard Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
2095 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6400
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6400
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hermiston School District 8?
Hermiston School District 8 manages 9 public schools serving 5,419 students.
What is the rank of Hermiston School District 8?
Hermiston School District 8 is ranked #79 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hermiston School District 8?
60% of Hermiston School District 8 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermiston School District 8?
Hermiston School District 8 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Hermiston School District 8's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,390 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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