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 8 public elementary schools serving 3,727 students in Hermiston SD 8 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Oregon.
Public Elementary Schools in Hermiston SD 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,027 Schools
# Students
5,419 Students
367,441 Students
# Teachers
321 Teachers
20,839 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
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,950 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
14,976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3,252 Students
92,275 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
25%
# Black Students
21 Students
8,831 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
1,885 Students
215,165 Students
% White Students
35%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
3,290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
198 Students
27,772 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
354
35,045
# 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
36,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
37,438
# Students in 9th Grade:
434
3,418
# Students in 10th Grade:
442
3,820
# Students in 11th Grade:
413
4,067
# Students in 12th Grade:
403
4,446
# 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 Elementary 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: n/an/a
2095 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6400
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6400
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
