Pilot Butte Middle School

1501 Ne Neff St
Bend, OR 97701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 686 students in grades 6-8, Pilot Butte Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 686 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30% in OR
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pilot Butte Middle School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pilot Butte Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pilot Butte Middle School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#353 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pilot Butte Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pilot Butte Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pilot Butte Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pilot Butte Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pilot Butte Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pilot Butte Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pilot Butte Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pilot Butte Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pilot Butte Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pilot Butte Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pilot Butte Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Pilot Butte Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pilot Butte Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pilot Butte Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pilot Butte Middle School's ranking?
Pilot Butte Middle School is ranked #353 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pilot Butte Middle School often compared to?
Pilot Butte Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Middle School, Pacific Crest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Pilot Butte Middle School?
686 students attend Pilot Butte Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pilot Butte Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pilot Butte Middle School?
Pilot Butte Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pilot Butte Middle School offer ?
Pilot Butte Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pilot Butte Middle School part of?
Pilot Butte Middle School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Pilot Butte Middle School located?
Pilot Butte Middle School is located in the Orchard District neighborhood of Bend, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Orchard District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 686 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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