Sutherlin Middle School

Sutherlin SD 130
649 E Fourth St
Sutherlin, OR 97479
289 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sutherlin Middle School, located at 649 E Fourth St in Sutherlin, Oregon, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Sutherlin School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the middle school works to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to explore elective interests that help shape their individual identities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Sutherlin, emphasizing a supportive culture where faculty, staff, and families collaborate to ensure student success. In addition to standard academic instruction, the school typically emphasizes student involvement through various extracurricular activities and athletics, which help promote teamwork and community spirit. For families seeking more specific information regarding current school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official school website serves as a primary resource for ongoing engagement.
289
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    229 (79.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (11.8 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (5.2 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.4 %)
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: Sutherlin SD 130
Phone: (541)459-2668
Website: http://www.sutherlin.k12.or.us/sms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 192
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 6 106
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 90
Gender Ratio
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