Pacific Crest Middle School

Summary:

Pacific Crest Middle School is a public middle school located in Bend, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 609 students. The school is part of the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1, which is ranked 31 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pacific Crest Middle School consistently outperforms the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1 and the state of Oregon in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 67% of 6th-grade students at Pacific Crest Middle School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.9% in the district and 40.7% statewide. The school also ranks highly in the state for Hispanic students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, often placing in the top 20 or even top 10 in these categories. Pacific Crest Middle School has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 60 middle schools in Oregon over the past several years, and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2021-2022 school year.

While Pacific Crest Middle School outperforms the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1 and state averages, it is also outperforming many of the nearby middle schools in the district, such as Cascade Middle School, which is only 1.75 miles away. However, the school's Gifted and Talented program has fluctuated between 2 and 5 stars over the past few years, suggesting there may be room for improvement in serving the needs of its highest-performing students. Additionally, Pacific Crest Middle School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at just 5.75% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating it may serve a more affluent population compared to some of the other middle schools in the area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3030 NW Elwood Lane
       Bend, OR  97701


(541) 355-7800

District: Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,504 Help


Students who attend Pacific Crest Middle School usually attend:

High:    Summit High School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.7% Help


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Compare Details Pacific Crest Middle School ranks better than 84.9% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked middle schools in the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Middle School is 24.5, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pacific Crest Middle School is $14,504, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pacific Crest Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacific Crest Middle School 56th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Pacific Crest Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1 31st of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pacific Crest Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pacific Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.93 41st 384 89.3%
2019 88.28 35th 379 90.8%
2022 92.71 22nd 367 94.0%
2023 76.06 59th 380 84.5%
2024 80.46 56th 371 84.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pacific Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.51 11th 115 90.4%
2024 35.12 82nd 125 34.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pacific Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.56 53rd 206 74.3%
2019 65.64 30th 156 80.8%
2022 99.67 1st 143 99.3%
2023 93.37 5th 150 96.7%
2024 70.40 23rd 153 85.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacific Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.53 153rd 325 52.9%
2019 68.76 53rd 282 81.2%
2022 92.96 20th 364 94.5%
2023 91.42 11th 312 96.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pacific Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.70 32nd 342 90.6%
2019 86.13 27th 277 90.3%
2022 91.31 17th 310 94.5%
2023 79.43 46th 323 85.8%
2024 80.90 43rd 313 86.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pacific Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.83 4th 42 90.5%
2019 70.26 8th 44 81.8%
2022 84.75 2nd 93 97.8%
2023 65.80 40th 103 61.2%
2024 60.59 41st 103 60.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pacific Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.80 44th 341 87.1%
2019 91.74 16th 291 94.5%
2022 94.02 16th 312 94.9%
2023 75.57 54th 318 83.0%
2024 79.12 47th 323 85.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pacific Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.85 6th 210 97.1%
2022 98.13 1st 194 99.5%
2023 74.99 27th 201 86.6%
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Rank History for White students at Pacific Crest Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.22 57th 357 84.0%
2019 83.24 44th 344 87.2%
2022 89.71 20th 355 94.4%
2023 70.47 72nd 360 80.0%
2024 75.47 66th 349 81.1%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, December 31, 2018

Open Quote PCMS is the best school to every exist (EVER). I am a 6th grader attending PACIFIC CREST currently and I have got to say they keep you safe as well as make you feel safe!!! Also it is like a big happy family at this school with an A+ in diversity because this school treats everyone equally and has good benifits making you want to do your homework (because it is always some sort of AWESOME project!). And the cleaness of this school is a miracle with everything perfected with detail. The teachers are awesome, making you feel like their your own friend and everyone has a chance to start anything.Like there is sooooo many clubs and fun activities at our school due to creative minds and awesome peers. With a school dance everyone knows each other and always has a comforting friend by their side, with a lot of electives and world culture (like a lot). This place is AWESOME!!!

“GO... GOLDEN EAGLES!!” Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pacific Crest Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 587 4 5 30 2 1 14 0 643
2017 631 7 7 25 3 3 17 0 693
2018 697 6 11 26 2 2 20 0 764
2019 638 6 10 24 1 2 30 0 711
2020 634 5 12 32 1 2 27 0 713
2021 502 7 5 28 1 2 20 0 565
2022 533 9 8 28 0 2 23 2 605
2023 544 6 4 27 0 1 23 4 609

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pacific Crest Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 643 25.0 25.7 12.6
2017 693 26.8 25.7 10.4
2018 764 29.9 25.5 10.3
2019 711 29.2 24.3 10.5
2020 713 28.2 25.2 9.7
2021 565 26.2 21.5 n/a
2022 605 25.9 23.2 n/a
2023 609 24.8 24.5 5.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pacific Crest Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 643 25.0 25.7 12.6
2017 693 26.8 25.7 10.4
2018 764 29.9 25.5 10.3
2019 711 29.2 24.3 10.5
2020 713 28.2 25.2 9.7
2021 565 26.2 21.5 n/a
2022 605 25.9 23.2 n/a
2023 609 24.8 24.5 5.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pacific Crest Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $10,300
2020 n/a n/a $10,933
2021 n/a n/a $13,294
2022 $590 (4.4%) $12,891 (95.6%) $13,481
2023 $815 (5.6%) $13,689 (94.4%) $14,504

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pacific Crest Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 59th of 380 Middle schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pacific Crest Middle School)76.167.2
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)60.949.4
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pacific Crest Middle School)51.864.3
 12.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)41.739.4
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pacific Crest Middle School)79.852.2
 27.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)61.554.3
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pacific Crest Middle School)58.756.8
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)46.147
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pacific Crest Middle School)7040.7
 29.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)58.250.1
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pacific Crest Middle School)62.336.1
 26.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)4636.2
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Pacific Crest Middle School)56.536.2
 20.3%
   8th Grade Science (Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1)43.131.9
 11.2%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students711609
 14.3%
African American66
American Indian10
 100%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic2427
 12.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White638544
 14.7%
Two or More Races3023
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.5%5.7%
 4.8%


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Pacific Crest Middle School ranks 56th of 371 Oregon middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pacific Crest Middle School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Pacific Crest Middle School usually go on to attend Summit High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Pacific Crest Middle School.


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