Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cascade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cascade School's student population of 121 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascade School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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 #76 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
121 students attend Cascade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cascade School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade School?
Cascade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cascade School offer ?
Cascade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cascade School part of?
Cascade School is part of Cascade Elem School District.
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