Juniper Elementary School

1300 Northeast Norton Avenue

School District

Bend-La Pine Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 19, 2022

Best school in the district. This school is a Title 1 school with an underserved population that exceeds the diversity of other schools in the district. This school is ranked number five in the whole state for schools with similar demographics. There is an equity team that addresses disparities regularly, teachers differentiate to reach all students, and bias reporting is made easily available by the school’s administration so that all incidents of bias can be addressed immediately, whether that bias involves poverty, disability, LGBTQIA, race, or something else. The rating given to this school by Great Schools is not reflective of the school at all. This is a school with high poverty and with fewer white kids than the other schools in this district, with kids who are often from households who aren’t as available as more wealthy families in Bend due to financial disparities. The teachers, therefore, must fill in those gaps and address problems not seen much in kids from wealthier families in the district. Kids learn coding from kindergarten on, using a hand-on approach—not just screens. They use storyline in first grade, have a yearly film festival, have a coding competition, engage in Battle of the Books, and have a rocket activity for fourth graders. Students use stop motion to describe their learning process and become their own teachers and lifetime learners. This is the best school in the district, with staff members who constantly collaborate to reach all students on an individual level. This school has an on-site counselor and specialists to address behavioral and learning needs. Bullying is not tolerated, and teachers work tirelessly to engage students in meaningful activities that will enrich their learning. The music program is great, and students have a library with a reading well—the only one in the district. There is a yearly Walk-A-Thon, and health and well being for all students is a priority. Best school in the district by far. Also, the school grounds are gorgeous and there are several buildings that allow for a lot of outdoor time. Outdoor play is scenic and not flat like other schools. It’s right next to Pilot Butte! Teachers and staff have a great working relationship, with minimal conflict—and this shows a lot. Best school in the district by far.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2022

Incredible school! I sent my children there when they we're in Kindergarten now my oldest child is 4th Grade and my youngest is in 1st grade. This school is better than what this website rates it... MUCH BETTER
Submitted by other on September 28, 2016

Glad my children go to this school . Staff is very helpful and the teachers are amazing.
Submitted by parent on January 03, 2014

Juniper Elementary is the most amazing school a parent could ask for!! When I drop my children off there in the morning I am at ease and my heart is happy knowing that they are going to have a wonderful, educationally fun filled day! Kids are kind to eachother and watch out for oneanother, no "cliques" and bullying is not tolerated! The staff are genuinely concerned for the children and treat them with respect. Each child is an individual and are treated accordingly. I just can not say enough about this school - it is truly a blessing to our family! Our community will continue to thrive and be awesome because of the way these children are molded at Juniper!