321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Cascade School serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Cascade School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in MT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Cascade School's student population of 138 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
138 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Cascade School is ranked within the top 10% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cascade School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 707 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
91%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cascade School's ranking?

Cascade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).

How many students attend Cascade School?

138 students attend Cascade School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Cascade School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade School?

Cascade School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.

What grades does Cascade School offer ?

Cascade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Cascade School part of?

Cascade School is part of Cascade Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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