Pilot Butte Middle School

www.bend.k12.or.us/PBMS

589 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pilot Butte Middle School, located in Bend, Oregon, is a key part of the Bend-La Pine Schools district. Situated on NE Neff Street, the school serves students in the middle school grade levels, focusing on the transitional years between elementary and high school. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescents.

The curriculum at Pilot Butte is designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. By prioritizing community engagement and student-centered learning, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or faculty resources, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://www.bend.k12.or.us/PBMS](http://www.bend.k12.or.us/PBMS).

589

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pilot Butte Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	438
Hispanic	109
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
438 (74.7%)
Hispanic
109 (18.6%)
Two or More
25 (4.3%)
Black
6 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)355-7400
Website:	http://www.bend.k12.or.us/PBMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
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 6 163

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 232