Sunridge Middle School

700 Sw Runnion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 687 students in grades 6-8, Sunridge 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 28% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 687 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sunridge Middle School's student population of 687 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
687 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunridge 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 Sunridge Middle School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#473 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
32%
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43%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
12%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
64%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Sunridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunridge Middle School's ranking?
Sunridge Middle School is ranked #473 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Sunridge Middle School?
687 students attend Sunridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sunridge Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunridge Middle School?
Sunridge Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunridge Middle School offer ?
Sunridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sunridge Middle School part of?
Sunridge Middle School is part of Pendleton SD 16 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 687 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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