Top Rankings
Cascade School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 215 students in Cascade School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Cascade School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
215 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cascade School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
93%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,409 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,065 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$3,754 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$3,545 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,409
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,065
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cascade School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cascade Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 School Street
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Street
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4227
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cascade School District?
Cascade School District manages 2 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Cascade School District?
Cascade School District is ranked #42 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cascade School District?
93% of Cascade School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cascade School District?
Cascade School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Cascade School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,065 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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