Sandstone Middle School
Hermiston, OR · Hermiston SD 8 · Grades 6-8
72nd of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
Sandstone Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sandstone Middle School 72nd of 208 Oregon middle schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 66th in 2025 — improving.
Sandstone Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 586 students tested
Sandstone Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 592 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.9% | 60.1% | ▲ 11.2 pts | |
| White | 47.4% | 34.6% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Sandstone Middle School
Typical home value $345K in zip 97838 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Sandstone Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Armand Larive Middle SchoolHermiston SD 8 · 2.1 mi away77th of 208
ELA 41% · Math 33% - 1Clara Brownell Middle SchoolUmatilla SD 6R · 6.1 mi away207th of 208
ELA 12% · Math 7% - 5Irrigon Elementary SchoolMorrow SD 1 · 11.4 mi away115th of 208
ELA 35% · Math 30% - 1Windy River Elementary SchoolMorrow SD 1 · 21 mi away190th of 208
ELA 20% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sandstone Middle School in?
Sandstone Middle School is part of the Hermiston SD 8 district in Hermiston, Oregon.
Is Sandstone Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sandstone Middle School 72nd of 208 Oregon middle schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sandstone Middle School?
Hispanic 60%, White 35%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 1% (592 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sandstone Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97838 is $345K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.