Hines Middle School

Harney County SD 3
500 W Barnes Ave
Hines, OR 97738
164 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hines Middle School, located in Hines, Oregon, operates as part of the Harney County School District (Burns Schools). Situated in a rural, close-knit community, the school serves students in the middle grades by providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. As a district-run facility, it reflects the values of the surrounding high desert region, focusing on creating a supportive space where students can transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development within its student body. By utilizing the resources of the Burns School District, Hines Middle School often integrates local community involvement with its curriculum to ensure students stay engaged. With its small-town setting, the school prioritizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to prepare its students for future success through a balance of traditional instruction and extracurricular opportunities.
164
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    120 (73.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (13.4 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (7.9 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Harney County SD 3
Phone: (541)573-6436
Website: http://hms.hcsd3.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 155
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 54
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 56
Gender Ratio