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Sisters Middle School

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Sisters Middle School ranks 55 th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Better than 85% of Oregon middle schools

Summary

Sisters Middle School is a public school serving grades 6–8 with about 260 students in Sisters, Oregon, a small town whose nearest comparison schools sit roughly 19 miles away in Bend and Redmond. In 2025–2026 it ranked 55th of 371 Oregon middle schools (85th percentile, 4 stars) — its highest placement in the available history, up from the 75th percentile in 2021–2022. It belongs to Sisters School District 6, which ranks 8th of 141 Oregon districts.

Academically, the school outperforms the state in all three tested subjects: 60.2% proficient in English language arts vs. 43.8% statewide, 42.9% in math vs. 32.9%, and 60.0% in science vs. 30.6% — nearly double the state rate. Science is the standout, and 8th graders are especially strong (67% in ELA, 57.3% in math, 60% in science). The relative weak spot is 7th grade math at 30.1%, just below the state's 33.3%. Chronic absenteeism is a clear strength at 19.4%, well under the state's 33.5%, the district's 26.7%, and every nearby school (27.7%–34.1%).

Among nearby schools, Sisters posts almost identical ELA to Sky View Middle School (60.2% vs. 59.8%) but is stronger in math and science, and it beats Elton Gregory Middle School and Obsidian Middle School across the board. Pacific Crest Middle School leads in ELA and math but trails in science. Sisters is also much smaller and more staff-intensive: 260 students and a 13.3 student–teacher ratio, versus 568–695 students and ratios of 21.0–24.6 nearby, with $21,104 in per-student spending. Free/reduced lunch has risen to 52.69% from 29.66% in 2022–23, even as results stay above state averages.

260

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,104

Per pupil spending ?

52.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

86.6%

Students (K-12) with all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 12.7% (any vaccine)

15200 McKenzie Hwy
Sisters, OR 97759

(541) 549-2099

District: Sisters School District 6

Students who attend Sisters Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sisters High School

Feeder schools for Sisters Middle School:

Elementary:

Sisters Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oregon average (53% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Oregon middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg50%

Oregon avg37%

55^th of 371

Oregon public middle schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 141Sisters School District 6 among Oregon districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2026	79.0	55 of 371	85.2%	★★★★☆
2025	71.3	80 of 368	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	80 of 371	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	69.1	81 of 380	78.7%	★★★★☆
2022	65.5	92 of 367	74.9%	★★★★☆
2019	76.0	68 of 379	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	79.0	60 of 384	84.4%	★★★★☆
2017	71.8	82 of 382	78.5%	★★★★☆
2016	80.3	50 of 383	86.9%	★★★★☆
2015	72.8	78 of 381	79.5%	★★★★☆
2014	78.8	58 of 382	84.8%	★★★★☆
2013	78.6	56 of 377	85.1%	★★★★☆
2012	76.5	66 of 395	83.3%	★★★★☆
2011	75.4	52 of 357	85.4%	★★★★☆
2010	79.2	42 of 343	87.8%	★★★★☆
2009	79.8	43 of 323	86.7%	★★★★☆
2008	81.0	32 of 315	89.8%	★★★★★
2007	74.3	53 of 295	82.0%	★★★★☆
2006	69.4	65 of 285	77.2%	★★★★☆
2005	78.0	38 of 271	86.0%	★★★★☆
2004	80.0	45 of 270	83.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2026	77.3	51 of 321	84.1%	★★★★☆
2025	82.9	41 of 316	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	83.7	38 of 313	87.9%	★★★★☆
2023	69.6	75 of 323	76.8%	★★★★☆
2022	65.0	87 of 310	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	79.8	40 of 277	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	79.3	49 of 342	85.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2024	63.0	41 of 196	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	91.0	14 of 201	93.0%	★★★★★
2019	82.6	15 of 191	92.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2026	66.0	56 of 256	78.1%	★★★★☆
2025	72.2	33 of 240	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	26 of 244	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	59.2	101 of 312	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.0	89 of 364	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	56.5	95 of 282	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.7	40 of 325	87.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2026	77.8	52 of 327	84.1%	★★★★☆
2025	49.5	144 of 330	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.6	142 of 323	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.6	71 of 318	77.7%	★★★★☆
2022	65.6	84 of 312	73.1%	★★★★☆
2019	86.3	29 of 291	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	74.6	64 of 341	81.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2026	50.0	69 of 193	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.6	96 of 153	37.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2026	72.7	73 of 354	79.4%	★★★★☆
2025	65.5	97 of 351	72.4%	★★★★☆
2024	67.8	92 of 349	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	64.3	93 of 360	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	61.4	110 of 355	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.6	73 of 344	78.8%	★★★★☆
2018	73.5	78 of 357	78.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)84th percentile~ school

Male (2026)84th percentile~ school

White (2026)79th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2024)79th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)78th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2026)64th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts60%+16 vs state

Science60%+29 vs state

Mathematics43%+10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, April 30, 2012

We have lived in several different places throughout the United States. Now our grandson is living with us. His mother went to Sisters High School back in the 1990's.
But I can honestly say theat we have the best teachers anywhere. Our teachers are the most caring teachers, they really do care about our children, what is going on with them. We have 5th grade at our middle school and this was very nerve racking for some parents. But our 5th grade teachers really made our kids feel great and the parents got to watch their children blossom and grow with each step of the way. Now we are in the 6th grade and it has been an even greater adventure this year. Once again our teachers are the best with helping our students blossom and grow. We as parents are always welcomed at our school and it is a 2 way street as far as e-mailing our teachers or just stopping in to chat with them. We truely do have the best Teachers in our little piece of the world. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				OSAS English Language Arts (2026)				OSAS Mathematics (2026)				OSAS Science (2026)		Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts All Grades	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics All Grades	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science All Grades	Vaccination: Students (K-12) with all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sisters Middle School	Public	6-8	15200 McKenzie Hwy	Sisters	97759	Deschutes County	Sisters School District 6	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 549-2099	260	19	13.3	52.7%	224 (86.2%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	3 (1.2%)	10 (3.8%)	79	55^th of 371 public middle schools	85.2%		71.3	80^th of 368 public middle schools	78.3%	25	60.9	50.0	67.0	60.2	37.8	30.1	57.3	42.9	60.0	60.0	86.6%	12.7%	$21,104	$205	$20,899
Elton Gregory Middle School	Public	6-8	1220 NW Upas Ave	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 526-6440	695	33	21.0	78.6%	494 (71.1%)	5 (0.7%)	155 (22.3%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	27 (3.9%)	42.1	205^th of 371 public middle schools	44.7%		41.8	192^nd of 368 public middle schools	47.8%	13	52.5	38.2	27.0	40.0	28.4	35.6	25.8	30.0	16.8	16.8	88.8%	8.6%	$14,978	$437	$14,541
Sky View Middle School	Public	6-8	63555 NE 18th St	Bend	97701	Deschutes County	Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 355-7600	598	27	21.8	47.8%	470 (78.6%)	7 (1.2%)	75 (12.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.7%)	67.3	93^rd of 371 public middle schools	74.9%		71	83^rd of 368 public middle schools	77.4%	10	53.1	62.5	64.1	59.8	30.9	26.6	39.0	32.0	38.6	38.6	88.8%	10.9%	$15,608	$597	$15,011
Obsidian Middle School	Public	6-8	1335 SW Obsidian Ave	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 923-4900	568	26	21.9	79.8%	350 (61.6%)	5 (0.9%)	175 (30.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.2%)	43.8	192^nd of 371 public middle schools	48.2%		48.3	169^th of 368 public middle schools	54.1%	23	40.9	50.5	44.3	45.3	21.5	27.8	28.3	25.7	22.1	22.1	91.2%	7.9%	$15,441	$655	$14,786
Pacific Crest Middle School	Public	6-8	3030 NW Elwood Lane	Bend	97701	Deschutes County	Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 355-7800	585	24	24.6	50.6%	523 (89.4%)	3 (0.5%)	24 (4.1%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.9%)	92.7	22^nd of 371 public middle schools	94.1%		91.5	31^st of 368 public middle schools	91.6%	9	77.8	74.9	68.2	73.3	53.8	74.6	58.1	62.6	42.5	42.5	90.6%	9.2%	$15,291	$405	$14,887

Frequently Asked Questions about Sisters Middle School

Is Sisters Middle School a good school?

Sisters Middle School ranks 55^th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Sisters Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sisters Middle School usually go on to attend Sisters High School

What district is Sisters Middle School in?

Sisters School District 6

How many students attend Sisters Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 260 students attended Sisters Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sisters Middle School?

Students at Sisters Middle School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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