Photo: MIM1765 · CC BY-SA 4.0Hermiston’s public schools score below 51% of Oregon districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Hermiston, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hermiston’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 183 Oregon towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hermiston’s, its schools beat 55%, higher than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 44% and 31% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
78% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,680 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Hermiston Christian Center & School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hermiston’s grade
B−: better than 49% of Oregon school districts, #81 of 142 Oregon towns. Both inputs trail the Oregon average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hermiston, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Hermiston · depends on your address
Armand Larive Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 722 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Sandstone Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 609 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hermiston · depends on your address
Armand Larive Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 722 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Sandstone Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 609 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hermiston · depends on your address
Armand Larive Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 722 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Sandstone Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 609 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hermiston
Hermiston High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,705 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hermiston
Hermiston High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,705 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hermiston
Hermiston High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,705 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hermiston
Hermiston High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,705 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Hermiston’s public schools are run by Hermiston School District 8. Parts of Hermiston (13% of its land) are served by Stanfield School District 61 instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Hermiston vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Hermiston’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hermiston | B− | Hermiston School District 8 |
Every school in Hermiston
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hermiston’s schools
Are Hermiston’s schools good?
On Oregon’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hermiston children attend score below 51% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #81 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 55%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hermiston in?
Hermiston School District 8, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 5,320 students in 9 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Hermiston are served by Stanfield School District 61.
Where do Hermiston kids go to high school?
Hermiston High School, with 1,705 students.
What is Hermiston’s graduation rate?
78% of the class of 2023 in Hermiston School District 8 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Hermiston spend per student?
$16,680 in Hermiston School District 8 (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hermiston?
Yes: Hermiston Christian Center & School (religious, grades PK–12, 111 students).
Parents talk
What Hermiston families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hermiston → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.