Serving 668 students in grades 6-8, High Desert Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: High Desert Middle School serves the eastern part of Bend, OR, covering an attendance zone of approximately 375.8 square miles. Families typically face a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 23.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Desert Middle School's student population of 668 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
668 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Desert Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Desert Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Desert Middle School's ranking?
High Desert Middle School is ranked #457 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are High Desert Middle School often compared to?
High Desert Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pilot Butte Middle School, Cascade Middle School, Sky View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend High Desert Middle School?
668 students attend High Desert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of High Desert Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Desert Middle School?
High Desert Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does High Desert Middle School offer ?
High Desert Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High Desert Middle School part of?
High Desert Middle School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
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