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Sunridge Middle School

700 SW Runnion Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801Pendleton SD 16 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
637
Students
Total enrolled
$15,450
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 23% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 637 students in grades 06–08 in Pendleton, Oregon.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,450 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sunridge Middle School is a large middle in Pendleton, Oregon, serving grades 06–08 with 637 students. The district invests $15,450 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Sunridge Middle School

637
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
65%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution320 male · 317 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility65%
National avg 52% · 415 students
Student Composition
66%
13%
9%
10%
Asian1%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black1%
Multiracial9%
Native American10%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410951001327

Academic Outcomes at Sunridge Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,450Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,450
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,798
Student Support$2,936
Administration$1,854
Operations$2,318
Other$1,545
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,450 spent per student, an estimated $6,844 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
24%
State government
63.0%
Local (property tax)
23.6%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sherwood Heights Elementary SchoolWashington Elementary SchoolMcKay Creek Elementary SchoolPendleton Early Learning Center
↓
High School
Pendleton High SchoolNixyaawii Community SchoolHawthorne Alternative High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyUmatilla County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPendleton SD 16 →
Phone: (541)966-3416
NCES ID: 410951001327
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Pendleton seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Pendleton SD 16
High
Pendleton High School
795 students · 09–12
● 40 opp73% FRL
Elem
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
476 students · KG–05
● 40 opp65% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary School
434 students · KG–05
● 40 opp51% FRL
Elem
McKay Creek Elementary School
246 students · KG–05
● 40 opp65% FRL
Elem
Pendleton Early Learning Center
224 students · PK–KG
● 40 opp84% FRL
High
Nixyaawii Community School
90 students · 09–12
● 40 opp
High
Hawthorne Alternative High School
47 students · 09–12
● 40 opp
District School Rankings
Location
700 SW Runnion Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.