West Sutherlin Intermediate
West Sutherlin Intermediate serves 288 students in grades 3-5.
West Sutherlin Intermediate placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Sutherlin Intermediate's student population of 288 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Sutherlin Intermediate is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,208 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of West Sutherlin Intermediate is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 1208 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend West Sutherlin Intermediate?
288 students attend West Sutherlin Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of West Sutherlin Intermediate students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Sutherlin Intermediate?
West Sutherlin Intermediate has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Sutherlin Intermediate offer ?
West Sutherlin Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is West Sutherlin Intermediate part of?
West Sutherlin Intermediate is part of Sutherlin School District 130.
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