For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,330 students in Hermiston, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hermiston, OR are Sandstone Middle School and Armand Larive Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hermiston, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Hermiston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hermiston, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandstone Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ne 10th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Armand Larive Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1497 Sw 9th St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Hermiston, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
290 West Punkin Center
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Gr: 6-8
Innovative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hermiston, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hermiston, OR include Sandstone Middle School and Armand Larive Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hermiston?
2 public middle schools are located in Hermiston.
What is the racial composition of students in Hermiston?
Hermiston public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hermiston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hermiston include: Sandstone Middle School vs. Armand Larive Middle School, Armand Larive Middle School vs. Sandstone Middle School
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