High Desert Middle School

www.bend.k12.or.us/HDMS

677 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

High Desert Middle School, located in Bend, Oregon, is a public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Bend-La Pine Schools district. The school is situated in the southern part of Bend and is known for fostering a collaborative educational environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By focusing on the unique needs of adolescents, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a diverse curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular activities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, High Desert Middle School is recognized for its commitment to community and student engagement. The school leverages its location in Central Oregon to offer students various opportunities for experiential learning and outdoor education. Through its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their school community.

677

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Desert Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	481
Hispanic	156
Black	8
Asian	10
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
481 (71.0 %)
Hispanic
156 (23.0 %)
Two or More
18 (2.7 %)
Asian
10 (1.5 %)
Black
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Phone:	(541)355-7200
Website:	http://www.bend.k12.or.us/HDMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 233

Grade 7 227

Grade 8 217