Desert Sky Montessori vs Realms Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sky Montessori
Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
168 students
Realms Middle School
Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
156 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Montessori Bend, Oregon | Realms Middle School Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #550 of 678 | #8 of 208 |
| National rank | #41878 of 50,301 | #2293 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 168 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Bend | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Realms Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 24.7).
- •Realms Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 24.0).
- •Desert Sky Montessori is the larger school with 168 students compared with 156.
- •Desert Sky Montessori is a charter school while Realms Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Desert Sky Montessori better than Realms Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Realms Middle School ranks higher (75.4 vs 24.7 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 Desert Sky Montessori and Realms Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bend and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Montessori: 168. Realms Middle School: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Montessori and Realms Middle School rank in Oregon?
Desert Sky Montessori is 550th of 678 and Realms Middle School is 8th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).