High Desert Middle School vs Silver Rail Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 3.4 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
Silver Rail Elementary School
Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
| Measure | High Desert Middle School Bend, Oregon | Silver Rail Elementary School Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 208 | #144 of 678 |
| National rank | #9379 of 15,369 | #20294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 668 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Bend | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Rail Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 42.0).
- •Silver Rail Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Silver Rail Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •High Desert Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 48.1%).
- •Silver Rail Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.3).
- •High Desert Middle School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 457.
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 Silver Rail Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Rail Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 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 Silver Rail Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bend and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Desert Middle School: 668. Silver Rail Elementary School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Desert Middle School and Silver Rail Elementary School rank in Oregon?
High Desert Middle School is 92nd of 208 and Silver Rail Elementary School is 144th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).