Hermiston SD 8 School District

305 Sw 11th
Hermiston, OR 97838-2103
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Hermiston SD 8 School District 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 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,419 students in Hermiston SD 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Hermiston SD 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (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 SD 8 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 66% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#83 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
28%
31%
42%
44%
24%
30%
80%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (OR)
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 SD 8 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 Se 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1225 Sw 9th
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Sandstone Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Armand Larive Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 W Standard Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
West Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Sw 7th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #88.
Hermiston High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,692 students
Rank: n/an/a
2095 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6400
Grades: K-5
| 402 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hermiston SD 8 School District?
Hermiston SD 8 School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,419 students.
What is the rank of Hermiston SD 8 School District?
Hermiston SD 8 School District is ranked #85 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 SD 8 School District?
60% of Hermiston SD 8 School District 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 SD 8 School District?
Hermiston SD 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than 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 $15,390 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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