Cascade Middle School

19619 Mountaineer Wy
Bend, OR 97702

www.bend.k12.or.us/CASCADE

687 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cascade Middle School, located in Bend, Oregon, is part of the Bend-La Pine Schools district. Situated in the scenic landscape of Central Oregon, the school serves students in the middle grade levels, focusing on the transitional years between elementary and high school. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement.

The curriculum at Cascade Middle School is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities with a variety of elective offerings. By utilizing the resources of the Bend-La Pine district, the school works to integrate technology and hands-on learning to prepare students for future success in high school and beyond. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional development, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities and fostering a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect.

687

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cascade Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	565
Hispanic	65
Black	2
Asian	14
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
565 (82.6%)
Hispanic
65 (9.5%)
Two or More
36 (5.3%)
Asian
14 (2.0%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Phone:	(541)355-7000
Website:	http://www.bend.k12.or.us/CASCADE
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
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 6 261

Grade 7 208

Grade 8 218