Serving 382 students in grades 7-8, Sweet Home Junior High 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 26% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweet Home Junior High School's student population of 382 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Sweet Home Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweet Home Junior High School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#792 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
83%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Home Junior High School's ranking?
Sweet Home Junior High School is ranked #792 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sweet Home Junior High School often compared to?
Sweet Home Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sand Ridge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sweet Home Junior High School?
382 students attend Sweet Home Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sweet Home Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweet Home Junior High School?
Sweet Home Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sweet Home Junior High School offer ?
Sweet Home Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweet Home Junior High School part of?
Sweet Home Junior High School is part of Sweet Home SD 55 School District.
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