High Desert Middle School vs Pilot Butte Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Desert Middle School
Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students
Pilot Butte Middle School
Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
| Measure | High Desert Middle School Bend, Oregon | Pilot Butte Middle School Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 208 | #42 of 208 |
| National rank | #9379 of 15,369 | #6852 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 668 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 44% |
| city | Bend | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pilot Butte Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 42.0).
- •Pilot Butte Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Pilot Butte Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Pilot Butte Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 47.9%).
- •Pilot Butte Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.3).
- •High Desert Middle School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 589.
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 High Desert Middle School better than Pilot Butte Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pilot Butte Middle School ranks higher (53.7 vs 42.0 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 High Desert Middle School and Pilot Butte Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Bend and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Desert Middle School: 668. Pilot Butte Middle School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Desert Middle School and Pilot Butte Middle School rank in Oregon?
High Desert Middle School is 92nd of 208 and Pilot Butte Middle School is 42nd of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).