Cascade Locks School is a public school in Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1949, the school included high school grades until 2009. The school includes grades K through 5.
Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cascade Locks School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cascade Locks School serves the northwest part of its district in Cascade Locks, OR, covering an area of approximately 47.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Locks School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cascade Locks School's student population of 65 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cascade Locks School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Locks School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1066 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.5%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pirate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Locks School's ranking?
Cascade Locks School is ranked #1066 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cascade Locks School?
65 students attend Cascade Locks School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cascade Locks School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cascade Locks School?
Cascade Locks School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascade Locks School offer ?
Cascade Locks School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Locks School part of?
Cascade Locks School is part of Hood River County School District.
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