LaPine Middle School

LaPine Middle School is a public middle school in La Pine, Oregon, serving 272 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1. While the district is ranked 28 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating, LaPine Middle School consistently performs significantly below the district and state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

The school's academic performance is a major concern, with only 19% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.3% for the district and 41.7% for the state. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 33.2% to 48.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing particularly poorly.

Despite spending more per student ($16,851 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, the school's academic outcomes have not shown significant improvement over time. Addressing the challenges faced by LaPine Middle School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted support for struggling students, and addressing the socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student success.