- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bend, OR
High Desert Middle School
Federal NCES profile for High Desert Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410198000263
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Desert Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Bend · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
High Desert Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Desert Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Bend, OR.
School address
District: Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410198000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
High Desert Middle School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 410198000263 · Bend, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 20.9:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldera High School (1,354 students)
High Desert Middle School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
High Desert 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
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
687 students
- This school
High Desert Middle School
668 students
What this shows High Desert Middle School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Desert Middle School compares
High Desert 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 59% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Oregon - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.9%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, High Desert 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 High Desert 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bend Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Desert 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
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Bend
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cascade Middle School
Standard public school
687 students 27.5:1 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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Desert Middle School
How many students attend High Desert Middle School?
High Desert Middle School has 668 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bend, OR. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Desert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Desert Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Desert Middle School?
21.4% of students at High Desert Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Desert Middle School?
The largest demographic group at High Desert Middle School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Bend, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Desert Middle School?
High Desert Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 High Desert Middle School rank among middle schools in Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, High Desert Middle School ranks #3 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 High Desert 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.