Best High Schools in Sandy, OR

High schools
2
Students
1,979
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Sandy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Estacada High School

B

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Estacada Sd 108 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students

2. Sandy High School

C

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sandy, OR

Middle schools
4
Students
1,365
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Sandy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Welches Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students

2. Boring Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students

3. Cedar Ridge Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 442 Students

4. Estacada Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Estacada Sd 108 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sandy, OR

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,172
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Sandy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Welches Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 190 Students

2. Naas Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 345 Students

3. Sandy Grade School

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students

4. Firwood Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 479 Students

5. Kelso Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 331 Students

6. River Mill Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Estacada Sd 108 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sandy, OR

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Sandy, OR has a total population of 19,115 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sandy, OR

5,552

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sandy, OR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandy, OR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sandy, OR.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,913 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Sandy, OR Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Sandy, OR

How many schools are in Sandy, OR?

Sandy, OR has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,552 students in total.

How do schools in Sandy perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Sandy score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Sandy greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sandy?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Sandy, OR

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Kelso, OR

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Eagle Creek, OR

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Boring, OR

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Marmot, OR

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cottrell, OR

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cherryville, OR

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
George, OR

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Estacada, OR

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Currinsville, OR

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Corbett, OR

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Sandy

Average SchoolGrade
B
Meeting or exceeding expectations
75%
Exceeding
75%
Avg actual scores
37.8%
Avg projected
36%

4 of 4 schools in Sandy carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 3C: 1

All 4 public schools we grade in Sandy. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (2)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.