Clara Brownell Middle School vs Sandstone Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clara Brownell Middle School
Umatilla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
Sandstone Middle School
Hermiston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
| Measure | Clara Brownell Middle School Umatilla, Oregon | Sandstone Middle School Hermiston, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 208 | #129 of 208 |
| National rank | #14954 of 15,369 | #10907 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 342 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.9% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 34% |
| city | Umatilla | Hermiston |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandstone Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 11.5).
- •Sandstone Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •Sandstone Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Sandstone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 107.9%).
- •Clara Brownell Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.6).
- •Sandstone Middle School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 342.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clara Brownell Middle School better than Sandstone Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandstone Middle School ranks higher (34.8 vs 11.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clara Brownell Middle School and Sandstone Middle School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Umatilla and Hermiston in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clara Brownell Middle School: 342. Sandstone Middle School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clara Brownell Middle School and Sandstone Middle School rank in Oregon?
Clara Brownell Middle School is 206th of 208 and Sandstone Middle School is 129th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).