Ponderosa Elementary vs Desert Sky Montessori
Ponderosa Elementary and Desert Sky Montessori are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.0 out of 10. Ponderosa Elementary is significantly larger with 469 students, about 2.7× the size of Desert Sky Montessori (171). In math proficiency, Ponderosa Elementary leads at 55.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Ponderosa Elementary
Bend, OR
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
469 students
Desert Sky Montessori
Bend, OR
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6thCharter
171 students
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| Metric | Ponderosa Elementary | Desert Sky Montessori |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.1 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.2 | 9.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.5% | — |
| Environment Score | 5.9 | 4.3 |
| State Rank | #226 of 1,229 | #258 of 1,229 |
| State Percentile | 82th | 79th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Ponderosa Elementary | Desert Sky Montessori |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 55.0% | 10.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 60.0% | 69.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bend (97701) | Bend (97703) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,969 | $118,160 |
| Median Home Value | $567,800 | $915,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,700 | $1,831 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 42.4% | 60.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 6.6% |
| Avg Commute | 16 min | 19 min |