Serving 648 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 20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunridge Middle School's student population of 648 students has declined by 16% 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
648 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Sunridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunridge Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#745 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
11%
1%

Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
13%
26%

Black
1%
3%

White
64%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%

Two or more races
10%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunridge Middle School's ranking?
Sunridge Middle School is ranked #745 out of 1,196 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sunridge Middle School?
648 students attend Sunridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sunridge Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunridge Middle School?
Sunridge Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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