- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bend, OR
Pilot Butte Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pilot Butte Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410198000268
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pilot Butte Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Bend · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pilot Butte Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Butte Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Bend, OR.
School address
District: Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410198000268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Pilot Butte Middle School shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 410198000268 · Bend, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 16.4:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldera High School (1,354 students)
Pilot Butte Middle School shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Pilot Butte 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
Pilot Butte Middle School
589 students
What this shows Pilot Butte Middle School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pilot Butte Middle School compares
Pilot Butte Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 21% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Oregon - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.4%
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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Pilot Butte 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 Pilot Butte Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bend Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pilot Butte 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
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
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pilot Butte Middle School
How many students attend Pilot Butte Middle School?
Pilot Butte Middle School has 589 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bend, OR. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Butte Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Butte Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pilot Butte Middle School?
63.8% of students at Pilot Butte Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pilot Butte Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pilot Butte Middle School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Bend, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pilot Butte Middle School?
Pilot Butte Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Pilot Butte Middle School rank among middle schools in Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Butte Middle School ranks #2 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 Pilot Butte 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.