Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cascades School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cascades School serves the southwest part of Lebanon, OR, covering an area of approximately 13.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cascades School's student population of 262 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cascades School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascades School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascades School's ranking?
Cascades School is ranked #753 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cascades School often compared to?
Cascades Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview School, Pioneer School, Hamilton Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cascades School?
262 students attend Cascades School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cascades School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cascades School?
Cascades School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascades School offer ?
Cascades School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascades School part of?
Cascades School is part of Lebanon Community SD 9 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Cascades is loving, and caring and puts strong emphasis on education, determination and integrity. All of which you carry throughout your entire life! We are very blessed to have such teachers and programs for our children! Thank you Cascades!
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