Middle Schools in Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1

The Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1 in Oregon is home to 7 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. These schools include High Desert Middle School, Pilot Butte Middle School, Pacific Crest Middle School, Cascade Middle School, Sky View Middle School, LaPine Middle School, and Realms Middle School.

Among the standout schools in the district, Pacific Crest Middle School and Cascade Middle School consistently rank among the top 30-60 middle schools in Oregon, with 5-star and 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have significantly higher test scores compared to the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Realms Middle School also stands out, ranking within the top 75 middle schools in Oregon and earning a 4-star rating.

However, the data also reveals stark performance differences, with LaPine Middle School significantly underperforming compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. Additionally, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% and variations in spending per student, ranging from $14,504 at Pacific Crest Middle School to $16,851 at LaPine Middle School. These findings suggest that factors such as school leadership, resource allocation, and student demographics may play a crucial role in shaping academic outcomes within the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1.