Serving 362 students in grades 6-8, Cascade Middle 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 9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cascade Middle School's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cascade Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Middle School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1109 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
2%
4%

Hispanic
32%
26%

Black
1%
3%

White
54%
58%

Hawaiian
1%
1%

Two or more races
8%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Middle School's ranking?
Cascade Middle School is ranked #1109 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cascade Middle School often compared to?
Cascade Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shasta Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
362 students attend Cascade Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cascade Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascade Middle School offer ?
Cascade Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Middle School part of?
Cascade Middle School is part of Bethel SD 52 School District.
In what neighborhood is Cascade Middle School located?
Cascade Middle School is located in the Bethel Danebo neighborhood of Eugene, OR. There are 6 other public schools located in Bethel Danebo.
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