Enrollment
687
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cascade Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cascade Middle School
Cascade Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Bend, Oregon, enrolling 687 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Oregon schools and 56% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 687 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 spends $13,289 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bend's middle schools, it stands alongside High Desert Middle School (668 students): Cascade Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.5:1 vs 20.9:1).
Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 also operates Caldera High School (1,354 students) and Summit High School (1,282 students) alongside Cascade Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cascade Middle School compares
Cascade Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1, which includes Cascade Middle School.
$13,289
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 42.2%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cascade Middle School a good school?
Cascade Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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