- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bend, OR
Cascade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410198000259
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Bend · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Bend, OR.
School address
District: Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410198000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cascade Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 410198000259 · Bend, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 27.5:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldera High School (1,354 students)
Cascade Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Cascade Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldera High S
Caldera High School
1,354 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,282 students
- Bend Senior Hi
Bend Senior High School
1,204 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Senior High School
1,161 students
- This school
Cascade Middle School
687 students
- High Desert Mi
High Desert Middle School
668 students
What this shows Cascade Middle School reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade Middle School compares
Cascade Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 56% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 77% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 97% in Oregon - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Cascade Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 reports $14,077 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cascade Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldera High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bend Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Desert Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Bend
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
High Desert Middle School
Standard public school
668 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Sky View Middle School
Standard public school
598 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Pilot Butte Middle School
Standard public school
589 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Pacific Crest Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Realms Middle School
Standard public school
156 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Middle School
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has 687 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bend, OR. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School is 27.5:1, which is 56% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cascade Middle School?
12.2% of students at Cascade Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Middle School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Bend, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cascade Middle School rank among middle schools in Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Bend, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1?
Besides Cascade Middle School, Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 also operates Caldera High School (1,354 students), Summit High School (1,282 students), and Bend Senior High School (1,204 students). See the Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 district page for the complete list.