Sunridge Middle School

Pendleton SD 16
700 SW Runnion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
637 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sunridge Middle School, located in Pendleton, Oregon, serves as a core educational hub for students in the Pendleton School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of young adolescents. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the school emphasizes foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs.

The school’s culture is centered on preparing students for future success through a balance of rigorous instruction and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on the specific developmental needs of middle schoolers, Sunridge aims to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. For parents and community members, the school provides consistent communication and resources through its website, reflecting its commitment to transparency and the success of every student within the Pendleton community.
637
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    418 (65.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    83 (13.0 %)
  • American Indian
    65 (10.2 %)
  • Two or More
    58 (9.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (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: Pendleton SD 16
Phone: (541)966-3416
Website: http://sms.pendleton.k12.or.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 561
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 6 190
Grade 7 234
Grade 8 213
Gender Ratio