Ponderosa Elementary vs Sky View Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 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
Sky View Middle School
Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
| Measure | Ponderosa Elementary Bend, Oregon | Sky View Middle School Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 678 | #36 of 208 |
| National rank | #20018 of 50,301 | #6238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 464 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| city | Bend | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.4 vs 56.5).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Sky View Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Sky View Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 48.1%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.1).
- •Sky View Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 464.
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 Sky View Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ponderosa Elementary and Sky View Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bend and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponderosa Elementary: 464. Sky View Middle School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponderosa Elementary and Sky View Middle School rank in Oregon?
Ponderosa Elementary is 138th of 678 and Sky View Middle School is 36th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).