Is Sisters Middle School a good school?

Sisters Middle School ranks 80 th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sisters Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 354 students attended Sisters Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sisters Middle School?

Students at Sisters Middle School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Sisters Middle School attend?

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

Sisters Middle School

Summary:

Sisters Middle School is a public middle school located in Sisters, Oregon, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 354 students. The school is part of the Sisters School District 6, which is ranked 33 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sisters Middle School itself has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Sisters Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels, and its proficiency rates are also higher than the district average. The school has particularly strong performance among Hispanic students, ranking 41st out of 196 Oregon middle schools in this subgroup, and for female students, ranking 38th out of 313 Oregon middle schools. However, the performance of special education students is relatively lower, with the school ranking 96th out of 153 Oregon middle schools in this subgroup. The school's low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 29.66%, suggests a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population compared to other schools, and the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is strong, ranking 26th out of 244 Oregon middle schools in this subgroup.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Elton Gregory Middle School, Sky View Middle School, Obsidian Middle School, and Pacific Crest Middle School, Sisters Middle School consistently outperforms these schools in academic proficiency rates and overall SchoolDigger rankings, suggesting that it is a high-performing school within the region.

Detail:

Public 5-8

15200 McKenzie Hwy
Sisters, OR 97759

(541) 549-2099

District: Sisters School District 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
80^th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,451

Students who attend Sisters Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sisters High School

Feeder schools for Sisters Middle School:

Elementary:

Sisters Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 354

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.6%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sisters Middle School ranks better than 78.4% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sisters Middle School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Sisters Middle School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sisters Middle School is $16,451.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sisters Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sisters Middle School 80^th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Sisters Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Sisters School District 6:

SchoolDigger ranks Sisters School District 6 33^rd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sisters Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	80.04	45^th	270	83.3%
2005	78.02	38^th	271	86.0%
2006	69.42	65^th	285	77.2%
2007	74.27	53^rd	295	82.0%
2008	81.02	32^nd	315	89.8%
2009	79.82	43^rd	323	86.7%
2010	79.25	42^nd	343	87.8%
2011	75.38	52^nd	357	85.4%
2012	76.47	66^th	395	83.3%
2013	78.58	56^th	377	85.1%
2014	78.78	58^th	382	84.8%
2015	72.76	78^th	381	79.5%
2016	80.26	50^th	383	86.9%
2017	71.78	82^nd	382	78.5%
2018	79.04	60^th	384	84.4%
2019	76.01	68^th	379	82.1%
2022	65.46	92^nd	367	74.9%
2023	69.09	81^st	380	78.7%
2024	70.17	80^th	371	78.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sisters Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.60	96^th	153	37.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sisters Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	75.65	40^th	325	87.7%
2019	56.53	95^th	282	66.3%
2022	65.95	89^th	364	75.5%
2023	59.16	101^st	312	67.6%
2024	74.80	26^th	244	89.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Sisters Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	79.28	49^th	342	85.7%
2019	79.78	40^th	277	85.6%
2022	65.01	87^th	310	71.9%
2023	69.56	75^th	323	76.8%
2024	83.66	38^th	313	87.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Sisters Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	74.58	64^th	341	81.2%
2019	86.32	29^th	291	90.0%
2022	65.61	84^th	312	73.1%
2023	68.56	71^st	318	77.7%
2024	48.61	142^nd	323	56.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sisters Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	82.57	15^th	191	92.1%
2023	91.05	14^th	201	93.0%
2024	62.98	41^st	196	79.1%

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Rank History for White students at Sisters Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	73.51	78^th	357	78.2%
2019	73.65	73^rd	344	78.8%
2022	61.40	110^th	355	69.0%
2023	64.29	93^rd	360	74.2%
2024	67.79	92^nd	349	73.6%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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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

Enrollment information for Sisters Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	235	0	5	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	255
1999	246	1	6	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	267
2000	249	1	4	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	270
2001	273	0	0	10	7	n/a	n/a	0	290
2002	278	1	6	14	0	n/a	n/a	8	307
2003	278	1	6	14	0	n/a	n/a	8	307
2004	281	0	4	13	3	n/a	n/a	1	302
2005	279	2	5	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
2006	292	2	10	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	321
2007	408	3	11	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	445
2008	404	4	12	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	442
2009	392	4	10	13	2	n/a	n/a	2	423
2010	380	5	10	12	5	n/a	n/a	7	419
2011	358	4	12	16	9	1	17	0	417
2012	336	2	10	19	10	2	18	0	397
2013	315	1	8	22	9	1	16	0	372
2014	305	0	9	26	6	0	10	0	356
2015	298	1	2	26	6	0	6	0	339
2016	289	1	5	30	3	0	3	0	331
2017	283	0	4	36	2	2	5	0	332
2018	277	1	4	27	5	4	1	0	319
2019	277	2	4	34	2	3	3	0	325
2020	280	3	4	33	4	4	3	0	331
2021	302	4	3	37	2	3	8	0	359
2022	287	3	3	35	3	1	11	0	343
2023	296	4	0	30	3	3	17	1	354

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sisters Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	255	11.8	21.6	16.5
1999	267	13.9	19.2	15.4
2000	270	12.7	21.3	27.8
2001	290	15.1	19.2	23.4
2002	307	14.9	20.6	25.8
2003	307	14.9	20.6	25.8
2004	302	15.3	19.7	23.9
2005	300	13.8	21.7	25.3
2006	321	15.0	21.4	18.4
2007	445	1.8	247.2	17.3
2008	442	23.0	19.2	19
2009	423	22.6	18.7	26.4
2010	419	20.4	20.5	34
2011	417	18.5	22.5	35.7
2012	397	18.3	21.6	36.3
2013	372	16.7	22.2	36.3
2014	356	17.8	19.9	32
2015	339	19.0	17.8	33
2016	331	18.0	18.3	29.6
2017	332	16.6	19.9	27.4
2018	319	16.3	19.5	29.8
2019	325	15.4	20.9	28
2020	331	17.7	18.6	27.2
2021	359	20.5	17.4	n/a
2022	343	21.3	16.0	n/a
2023	354	23.2	15.2	29.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sisters Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	255	11.8	21.6	16.5
1999	267	13.9	19.2	15.4
2000	270	12.7	21.3	27.8
2001	290	15.1	19.2	23.4
2002	307	14.9	20.6	25.8
2003	307	14.9	20.6	25.8
2004	302	15.3	19.7	23.9
2005	300	13.8	21.7	25.3
2006	321	15.0	21.4	18.4
2007	445	1.8	247.2	17.3
2008	442	23.0	19.2	19
2009	423	22.6	18.7	26.4
2010	419	20.4	20.5	34
2011	417	18.5	22.5	35.7
2012	397	18.3	21.6	36.3
2013	372	16.7	22.2	36.3
2014	356	17.8	19.9	32
2015	339	19.0	17.8	33
2016	331	18.0	18.3	29.6
2017	332	16.6	19.9	27.4
2018	319	16.3	19.5	29.8
2019	325	15.4	20.9	28
2020	331	17.7	18.6	27.2
2021	359	20.5	17.4	n/a
2022	343	21.3	16.0	n/a
2023	354	23.2	15.2	29.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sisters Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$14,064
2020	n/a	n/a	$13,827
2021	n/a	n/a	$14,371
2022	$200 (1.3%)	$15,564 (98.7%)	$15,764
2023	$207 (1.3%)	$16,244 (98.7%)	$16,451

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sisters Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 68^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 81^st of 380 Middle schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sisters Middle School)	63.5	70.4	6.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sisters School District 6)	58.5	65.8	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sisters Middle School)	28.4	40.8	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sisters School District 6)	25.6	38	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Sisters Middle School)	46.1	62.7	16.6%
5th Grade Science (Sisters School District 6)	44	57.8	13.8%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sisters Middle School)	62	52.2	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sisters School District 6)	57.5	47.3	10.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sisters Middle School)	47.9	34.8	13.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sisters School District 6)	43.8	31.9	11.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sisters Middle School)	74.2	57.9	16.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sisters School District 6)	70.4	52.4	18%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	43.8	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sisters Middle School)	48.5	34	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sisters School District 6)	46.5	30.8	15.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.6	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sisters Middle School)	73.3	50	23.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sisters School District 6)	68.8	45.6	23.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sisters Middle School)	38.7	32.9	5.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sisters School District 6)	35.8	30	5.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.5	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Sisters Middle School)	56	51.4	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Sisters School District 6)	51.9	46.8	5.1%
8th Grade Science (Oregon)	37.5	26	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	325	354	8.9%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	34	30	11.8%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	277	296	6.9%
Two or More Races	3	17	466.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28%	29.7%	1.7%

Schools Near Sisters Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)				OSAS Mathematics (2024)				OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sisters Middle School	Public	5-8	15200 McKenzie Hwy	Sisters	97759	Deschutes County	Sisters School District 6	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 549-2099	354	23	15.2	29.7%	296 (83.6%)	4 (1.1%)	30 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.8%)	70.2	80^th of 371 public middle schools	78.4%		69.1	81^st of 380 public middle schools	78.7%	1	56.9	62.1	46.8	45.8	38.9	40.4	47.4	29.9	49.3	38.2	$16,451	$207	$16,244
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	709	35	20.1	39.5%	491 (69.3%)	4 (0.6%)	163 (23.0%)	12 (1.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.5%)	38.4	216^th of 371 public middle schools	41.8%		36.6	225^th of 380 public middle schools	40.8%	9		42.3	37.0	39.0		27.3	20.5	22.2		20.4	$14,125	$1,456	$12,669
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	586	29	20.4	27.3%	480 (81.9%)	6 (1.0%)	64 (10.9%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.3%)	73.1	70^th of 371 public middle schools	81.1%		67.3	86^th of 380 public middle schools	77.4%	16		54.2	53.8	61.3		41.4	33.7	44.1		32.8	$15,030	$753	$14,277
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	591	29	20.4	47.7%	408 (69.0%)	2 (0.3%)	152 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.4%)	46.5	175^th of 371 public middle schools	52.8%		48.3	171^st of 380 public middle schools	55.0%	4		43.2	46.1	45.8		14.9	26.2	30.5		25.7	$14,526	$712	$13,814
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	609	25	24.5	5.7%	544 (89.3%)	6 (1.0%)	27 (4.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.8%)	80.5	56^th of 371 public middle schools	84.9%		76.1	59^th of 380 public middle schools	84.5%	3		67.0	55.7	48.2		49.3	61.0	42.6		35.6	$14,504	$815	$13,689

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