McNary Heights Elementary School vs Sandstone Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McNary Heights Elementary School
Umatilla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
Sandstone Middle School
Hermiston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
| Measure | McNary Heights Elementary School Umatilla, Oregon | Sandstone Middle School Hermiston, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 678 | #129 of 208 |
| National rank | #48345 of 50,301 | #10907 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 642 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.2% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Umatilla | Hermiston |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandstone Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 13.4).
- •Sandstone Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Sandstone Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 23%).
- •Sandstone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 107.2%).
- •McNary Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.6).
- •McNary Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 609.
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 McNary Heights Elementary School better than Sandstone Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandstone Middle School ranks higher (34.8 vs 13.4 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 McNary Heights Elementary School and Sandstone Middle School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Umatilla and Hermiston in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McNary Heights Elementary School: 642. Sandstone Middle School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McNary Heights Elementary School and Sandstone Middle School rank in Oregon?
McNary Heights Elementary School is 654th of 678 and Sandstone Middle School is 129th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).