Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cascade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cascade School's attendance zone covers the entire Cascade, MT school district, encompassing approximately 874.3 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 17.7 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 26.8 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cascade School's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cascade School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade School's ranking?
Cascade School is ranked #218 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Cascade School?
144 students attend Cascade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cascade School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade School part of?
Cascade School is part of Cascade Elementary School District.
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