Serving 710 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 30% (which is lower 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 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Desert Middle School's student population of 710 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High Desert Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Desert Middle School is 0.46, 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
#530 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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 #530 out of 1,196 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 Cascade Middle School, Pilot Butte Middle School, Sky View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% 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?
710 students attend High Desert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of High Desert Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Desert Middle School?
High Desert Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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