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
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.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
# American Indian Students
8 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3,252 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
26%
# Black Students
21 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
1,885 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
35%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
198 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
354
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
372
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
389
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
403
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
432
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
447
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
451
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
436
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
434
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
442
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
413
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
403
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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.
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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Se 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6500
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1225 Sw 9th
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6900
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Sandstone Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Catherine Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6700
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Armand Larive Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Standard Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6600
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
West Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Sw 7th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6800
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #88.
Hermiston High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
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
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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