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Sutherlin Middle School

649 E Fourth St
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 307 students in grades 6-8, Sutherlin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sutherlin Middle School's student population of 307 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Sutherlin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutherlin Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#732 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20%
31%
45%
44%
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
79%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sutherlin Middle School's ranking?
Sutherlin Middle School is ranked #732 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sutherlin Middle School?
307 students attend Sutherlin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sutherlin Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutherlin Middle School?
Sutherlin Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sutherlin Middle School offer ?
Sutherlin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sutherlin Middle School part of?
Sutherlin Middle School is part of Sutherlin SD 130 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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