Serving 645 students in grades 6-8, Pilot Butte Middle School 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 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pilot Butte Middle School's student population of 645 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pilot Butte Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pilot Butte Middle School is 0.41, 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
#415 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pilot Butte Middle School's ranking?
Pilot Butte Middle School is ranked #415 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pilot Butte Middle School often compared to?
Pilot Butte Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Middle School, Pacific Crest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Pilot Butte Middle School?
645 students attend Pilot Butte Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pilot Butte Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pilot Butte Middle School?
Pilot Butte Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pilot Butte Middle School offer ?
Pilot Butte Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pilot Butte Middle School part of?
Pilot Butte Middle School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
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