Ponderosa Elementary vs Realms Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponderosa Elementary
Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
Realms Middle School
Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
156 students
| Measure | Ponderosa Elementary Bend, Oregon | Realms Middle School Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 678 | #8 of 208 |
| National rank | #20018 of 50,301 | #2293 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 464 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| city | Bend | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Realms Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 57.4).
- •Realms Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Realms Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Realms Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.2).
- •Ponderosa Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 156.
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 Ponderosa Elementary better than Realms Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Realms Middle School ranks higher (75.4 vs 57.4 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 Ponderosa Elementary and Realms Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bend and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponderosa Elementary: 464. Realms Middle School: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponderosa Elementary and Realms Middle School rank in Oregon?
Ponderosa Elementary is 138th of 678 and Realms Middle School is 8th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).