Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1

The Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1 in Oregon serves 35 schools, including 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 28 out of 140 districts in the state and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Some of the standout schools in the district include High Lakes Elementary School and Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School, which are both ranked in the top 30 elementary schools in Oregon and have very high proficiency rates across English Language Arts, Math, and Science. At the middle school level, Pacific Crest Middle School and Cascade Middle School are ranked in the top 30-60 middle schools in the state and also have strong academic performance. Additionally, Realms High School is ranked in the top 84 high schools in Oregon and has high proficiency rates, especially in English Language Arts.

However, the district also faces some challenges, with an average 4-year graduation rate of 81.8% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% across all schools. The 11th grade proficiency rates in the district are also below the state averages, at 37.9% in English Language Arts, 22.6% in Math, and 29% in Science. There is a wide range of performance across the schools, with some significantly outperforming the district and state, while others lag behind. Factors such as per-student spending, student-teacher ratios, and the percentage of economically disadvantaged students appear to be correlated with academic achievement, suggesting opportunities for the district to address equity and resource allocation to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.