Top Rankings
Cascade Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 341 students in Cascade Union Elementary School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in California.
Public Middle School in Cascade Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,459 Schools
# Students
1,013 Students
1,857,843 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
88,071 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cascade Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1234 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1267 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.9%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
23%
55%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
53%
22%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,377 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,449 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,377
$26,022
Spending / Student
$28,449
$22,604
Best Cascade Union Elementary School District Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1646 West Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7060
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Recent Articles
How Often Does Your Child's School Change Teachers Between Grade Levels?
Learn how teacher movement between grade levels affects continuity, experience, instruction, and school stability, plus the questions parents should ask about staffing patterns before choosing a public school today.
The School Pickup Test: What Arrival and Dismissal Reveal About a Public School
Discover what school arrival and dismissal reveal about safety, supervision, organization, communication, student behavior, transportation, and school climate before choosing the right public school for your child and family.
Should Siblings Attend the Same Public School?
Should siblings attend the same public school? Learn when academic needs, learning styles, programs, social fit, support services, and individual interests may make different schools better choices for children.
