Armand Larive Middle School

alms.hermiston.k12.or.us

726 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Armand Larive Middle School (ALMS), located in Hermiston, Oregon, serves as a core educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. As part of the Hermiston School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth during the critical transition years of adolescence. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the support necessary to navigate the complexities of middle school, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects alongside opportunities for exploration in elective areas.

Beyond academics, Armand Larive Middle School places a strong focus on school culture and community engagement. The staff emphasizes a positive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership programs that build character and social responsibility. By focusing on the "whole child," ALMS strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while helping them develop the maturity and confidence needed for future success.

726

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Armand Larive Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	457
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
457 (63.0 %)
White
243 (33.5 %)
Two or More
12 (1.7 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)667-6200
Website:	http://alms.hermiston.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	662
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 6 242

Grade 7 248

Grade 8 236