For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,330 students in 97838, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 97838, OR are Sandstone Middle School and Armand Larive Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97838 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97838, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97838, OR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
97838, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
290 West Punkin Center
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Innovative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 97838, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 97838, OR include Sandstone Middle School and Armand Larive Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97838?
2 public middle schools are located in 97838.
What is the racial composition of students in 97838?
97838 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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