Serving 260 students in grades 6-8, Sisters Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sisters Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Sisters school district, encompassing approximately 271.6 square miles around Sisters, OR. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sisters Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sisters Middle School's student population of 260 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sisters Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sisters Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisters Middle School's ranking?
Sisters Middle School is ranked #343 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sisters Middle School?
260 students attend Sisters Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sisters Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sisters Middle School?
Sisters Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sisters Middle School offer ?
Sisters Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sisters Middle School part of?
Sisters Middle School is part of Sisters SD 6 School District.
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