Cascade Middle School

1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace Rd
Wartrace, TN 37183
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Cascade Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : Cascade Middle School serves the entire district of Wartrace, TN, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 474.8 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cascade Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cascade Middle School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
School Motto
Champions are READY, RESPONSIBLE, & RESPECTFUL!

School Rankings

Cascade Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#397 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
50%
34%
41%
37%
40%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
(22-23)
18.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cascade Middle School's ranking?
Cascade Middle School is ranked #397 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cascade Middle School often compared to?
Cascade Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community Middle School, Harris Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
360 students attend Cascade Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cascade Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Cascade Middle School offer ?
Cascade Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Middle School part of?
Cascade Middle School is part of Bedford County School District.

School Reviews

4   10/10/2025
I love this school, I just wish the teachers could quit saying they hated their jobs and please do something when kids are getting bullied.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Savannah

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : Cascade Middle School serves the entire district of Wartrace, TN, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 474.8 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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