For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 4,023 students in Umatilla County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Umatilla County, OR are Ukiah Charter School, Echo School and Helix Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Umatilla County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Umatilla County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Umatilla County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ukiah Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Hill St
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Echo School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Gerone St
Echo, OR 97826
(541) 376-8436
Echo, OR 97826
(541) 376-8436
Gr: PK-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Helix Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Main
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Weston Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 E Wallace
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
Gr: 4-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
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 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
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 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Sw Runnion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Stanfield Secondary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Main
Stanfield, OR 97875
(541) 449-3851
Stanfield, OR 97875
(541) 449-3851
Gr: 6-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Sw 2nd Ave
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5504
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Pilot Rock High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ne Cherry St
Pilot Rock, OR 97868
(541) 443-2671
Pilot Rock, OR 97868
(541) 443-2671
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Clara Brownell Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 7th St
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6625
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6625
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Umatilla County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Umatilla County, OR include Ukiah Charter School, Echo School and Helix Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Umatilla County?
12 public middle schools are located in Umatilla County.
What is the racial composition of students in Umatilla County?
Umatilla County public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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