How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cascade Middle School | Desert Sky Montessori |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bend, OR | Bend, OR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 687 | 168 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.6:1 | 35.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.2% | — |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cascade Middle School | Desert Sky Montessori |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,790 | $16,790 |
| District | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cascade Middle School | Desert Sky Montessori |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 86.2% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 7.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cascade Middle School | Desert Sky Montessori |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 229:1 | 168:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.4% | 49.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 23 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.