Cascade Junior High School

10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 636 students in grades 6-8, Cascade Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 44% (Top 1% in OR)
  • : 65% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cascade Junior High School's student population of 636 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
636 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cascade Junior High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OR)
(18-19)
44%
40%
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(18-19)
65%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
73%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Cascade Junior High School?
636 students attend Cascade Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cascade Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Junior High School?
Cascade Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascade Junior High School offer ?
Cascade Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cascade Junior High School part of?
Cascade Junior High School is part of Cascade SD 5 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 44% (Top 1%)
  • : 65% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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