Bear Creek Elementary School vs High Desert Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Elementary School
Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
High Desert Middle School
Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Elementary School Bend, Oregon | High Desert Middle School Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #449 of 678 | #92 of 208 |
| National rank | #37017 of 50,301 | #9379 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 34% |
| city | Bend | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Desert Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 32.3).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •High Desert Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •High Desert Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 97.3%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 22.3).
- •High Desert Middle School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 521.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Creek Elementary School better than High Desert Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), High Desert Middle School ranks higher (42.0 vs 32.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bear Creek Elementary School and High Desert Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Bend and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Elementary School: 521. High Desert Middle School: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Elementary School and High Desert Middle School rank in Oregon?
Bear Creek Elementary School is 449th of 678 and High Desert Middle School is 92nd of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).