Serving 167 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Desert Sky Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Sky Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Desert Sky Montessori's student population of 167 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Sky Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Sky Montessori is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#826 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
84%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Sky Montessori's ranking?
Desert Sky Montessori is ranked #826 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Desert Sky Montessori?
167 students attend Desert Sky Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Desert Sky Montessori students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sky Montessori?
Desert Sky Montessori has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sky Montessori offer ?
Desert Sky Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Sky Montessori part of?
Desert Sky Montessori is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Sky Montessori located?
Desert Sky Montessori is located in the Boyd Acres neighborhood of Bend, OR. There are 4 other public schools located in Boyd Acres.
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