Cascade Middle School

19619 Mountaineer Wy
Bend, OR 97702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Cascade Middle School serves 631 students in grades 6-8.
Cascade Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in OR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Cascade Middle School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
631 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Cascade Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cascade Middle School is 0.27, 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
This School
State Level (OR)
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 740 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
85%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cascade Middle School's ranking?
Cascade Middle School is ranked #128 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
631 students attend Cascade Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cascade Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascade Middle School offer ?
Cascade Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cascade Middle School part of?
Cascade Middle School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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