Sandstone Middle School

sms.hermiston.k12.or.us

591 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sandstone Middle School, located in Hermiston, Oregon, serves as a key educational institution within the Hermiston School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic rigor and personal development. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school prepares its students for the transition to high school, encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and a strong foundation for future learning.

Beyond core academic instruction, Sandstone Middle School places a high value on student engagement and community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and activities designed to help students explore their interests, build social skills, and develop leadership qualities. Through a partnership between dedicated staff, parents, and the surrounding Hermiston community, the school strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

591

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandstone Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	350
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
350 (59.4 %)
White
217 (36.8 %)
Two or More
11 (1.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hermiston SD 8
Phone:	(541)667-6300
Website:	http://sms.hermiston.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 194

Grade 7 192

Grade 8 205