Serving 609 students in grades 6-8, Pacific Crest Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Crest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pacific Crest Middle School's student population of 609 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pacific Crest Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Crest Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
89%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Crest Middle School's ranking?
Pacific Crest Middle School is ranked #81 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pacific Crest Middle School often compared to?
Pacific Crest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Pacific Crest Middle School?
609 students attend Pacific Crest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pacific Crest Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Crest Middle School?
Pacific Crest Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pacific Crest Middle School offer ?
Pacific Crest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pacific Crest Middle School part of?
Pacific Crest Middle School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
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