Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cascade K-8 Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade K-8 Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cascade K-8 Community School's student population of 195 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascade K-8 Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade K-8 Community School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
21%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade K-8 Community School's ranking?
Cascade K-8 Community School is ranked #334 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cascade K-8 Community School often compared to?
Cascade K-8 Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Cascade K-8 Community School?
195 students attend Cascade K-8 Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cascade K-8 Community School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade K-8 Community School?
Cascade K-8 Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cascade K-8 Community School offer ?
Cascade K-8 Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cascade K-8 Community School part of?
Cascade K-8 Community School is part of Shoreline School District.
In what neighborhood is Cascade K-8 Community School located?
Cascade K-8 Community School is located in the Ballinger neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Ballinger.
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