High Desert Middle School vs Pine Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 5.6 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
Pine Ridge Elementary
Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
| Measure | High Desert Middle School Bend, Oregon | Pine Ridge Elementary Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 208 | #59 of 678 |
| National rank | #9379 of 15,369 | #11408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 668 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 70% |
| city | Bend | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 42.0).
- •Pine Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 34%).
- •Pine Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •High Desert Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 48.3%).
- •Pine Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.3).
- •High Desert Middle School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 528.
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 Pine Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Ridge Elementary ranks higher (69.9 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 Pine Ridge Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Bend and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Desert Middle School: 668. Pine Ridge Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Desert Middle School and Pine Ridge Elementary rank in Oregon?
High Desert Middle School is 92nd of 208 and Pine Ridge Elementary is 59th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).