Hermiston SD 8 School District

305 Sw 11th
Hermiston, OR 97838-2103
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Hermiston SD 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,446 students in Hermiston SD 8 School District.
Public Schools in Hermiston SD 8 School District have a diversity score of 0.52, which is less than the Oregon public school average of 0.58.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
5,446 Students
541,693 Students
# Teachers
309 Teachers
29,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OR)
(18-19)
44%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hermiston SD 8  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OR by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
56%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hermiston SD 8  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OR by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
88%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hermiston SD 8  School District and public school graduation rate of OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
20 Students
6,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
21,616 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3,182 Students
135,481 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
25%
# Black Students
23 Students
12,442 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
2,032 Students
321,578 Students
% White Students
37%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
4,391 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
38,154 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
363
37,450
# Students in 1st Grade:
368
38,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
405
39,773
# Students in 3rd Grade:
455
39,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
413
40,227
# Students in 5th Grade:
431
40,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
425
41,694
# Students in 7th Grade:
438
42,901
# Students in 8th Grade:
451
44,933
# Students in 9th Grade:
429
45,499
# Students in 10th Grade:
430
44,466
# Students in 11th Grade:
423
42,289
# Students in 12th Grade:
415
42,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
837

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,409 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,313 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hermiston SD 8  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$83 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart display total spending of Hermiston SD 8  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,409
$18,279
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hermiston SD 8  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,313
$19,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hermiston SD 8  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hermiston SD 8 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armand Larive Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 62%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1225 Sw 9th
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Hills Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 56%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Se 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 53%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 W Standard Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Hermiston High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Rank: #66.
West Park Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 46%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 Sw 7th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #77.
Sandstone Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #88.
Sunset Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 45%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Grades: K-5
| 566 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hermiston SD 8 School District?
Hermiston SD 8 School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,446 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Hermiston SD 8 School District?
59% of Hermiston SD 8 School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermiston SD 8 School District?
Hermiston SD 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Hermiston SD 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,313 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 88%
  • : 44%
  • : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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