The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Cedar Ridge Middle School
Cedar Ridge Middle School serves sixth through eighth graders in Sandy, Oregon, as a regular public school within the Oregon Trail School District 46. It is not a charter school. The school sits inside a city that has grown rapidly in recent decades, transforming from a logging and sawmill town into a suburban gateway community roughly halfway between Portland and the Mount Hood Recreation Area. U.S. Highway 26 runs through downtown, and the city operates its own municipal fiber-optic internet service and a public transit system that connects to the Portland area. The district itself recently passed a capital construction bond for facility improvements, including safety upgrades, roof replacements, HVAC work, and expansion of career technical education spaces at the high school. Full-day kindergarten has also been implemented district-wide.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-2025 school year, Cedar Ridge’s results show a pattern common to many middle schools across Oregon. In English language arts, proficiency rates were somewhat above the midpoint of what might be expected: a little under half of students met the bar in each grade level, with seventh graders posting the highest share and eighth graders the lowest. In math, the share of students reaching proficiency was lower, roughly a third of students in sixth and seventh grades and a smaller share in eighth grade. In science, which is tested only in eighth grade, just over a third of students reached proficiency. Overall, when all tested subjects and grades are combined into a single index, the school lands above the midpoint among districts in Clackamas County. This is a single year of data, so no trend direction is available.
The student body is of moderate size for a middle school of this grade band. By race and ethnicity, the majority of students are white. Hispanic students make up a substantial share, and there are small numbers of students who identify as two or more races, Asian, Black, or American Indian. Over half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which signals that a significant portion of families are managing with lower household incomes. Data on students with individualized education plans and English learners was not available. Because state testing does not apply to these grade levels in the same way as high school, there is no graduation rate to report for this middle school.
The school’s location within Sandy means that families are part of a community that has seen steady residential growth, driven by the expansion of the Portland metropolitan area. Housing values in the area are above the national average, and rents have been rising. A family considering this school will find a city that offers parks, a historical museum, and recurring community events, along with amenities like a municipal broadband utility. The district’s 2020 bond suggests a commitment to updating facilities, but information about specific elective offerings, career pathways, or after-school programs at Cedar Ridge itself was not made available in the provided data. A parent may want to ask the school directly about course access, clubs, and support services for students who are below grade level in math or reading.
Cedar Ridge Middle School is a regular public school in a growing suburban community, serving a diverse student population with a significant share of economically disadvantaged students. Its state assessment results place it roughly in the middle to upper-middle range among neighboring districts, with English language arts performance stronger than math. The single-year snapshot leaves room for families to learn more about academic trends, special education supports, and the full range of programming the school offers.
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