Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cascades Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cascades School serves the southeast part of Jackson, MI, covering an area of approximately 15.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cascades Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cascades Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascades Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2671 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascades Elementary School's ranking?
Cascades Elementary School is ranked #2671 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cascades Elementary School often compared to?
Cascades Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunt Elementary School, Sharp Park Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cascades Elementary School?
398 students attend Cascades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cascades Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cascades Elementary School?
Cascades Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cascades Elementary School offer ?
Cascades Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cascades Elementary School part of?
Cascades Elementary School is part of Jackson School District.
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