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Hermiston SD 8

Oregon · Public School District
8
Schools
5,099
Students
$23,506
Per-Pupil Spend
+64% nat'l
61.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
75.0%
Graduation Rate
-11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hermiston SD 8 is a public school district in Oregon serving 5,099 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 75.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,506 is above average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Desert View Elementary SchoolKG–05397
Highland Hills Elementary SchoolKG–05327
Rocky Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05446
Sunset Elementary SchoolKG–05426
West Park Elementary SchoolKG–05447
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Armand Larive Middle School06–08726
Sandstone Middle School06–08591
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hermiston High School09–121,739
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,506+64% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
24%
State
67.1%
Local (property tax)
24.0%
Federal
8.9%

State funding accounts for 67% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
5,099
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate75.0%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,506 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 75.0%, graduation is 11.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hermiston SD 8?
Hermiston SD 8 has 8 public schools, serving a total of 5,099 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hermiston SD 8?
The graduation rate is 75.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hermiston SD 8 spend per student?
Hermiston SD 8 spends $23,506 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hermiston SD 8?
61% of students in Hermiston SD 8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hermiston SD 8?
No, Hermiston SD 8 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hermiston SD 8 serve?
Hermiston SD 8 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hermiston SD 8?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hermiston SD 8 is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.