Top Rankings
Cascade Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 200 students in Cascade Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Cascade Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
200 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cascade Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,330 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,630 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,330
$15,263
Spending / Student
$13,630
$15,352
Best Cascade Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cascade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2671
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Cascade 6-8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2267
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2267
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cascade Elementary School District?
Cascade Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of Cascade Elementary School District?
Cascade Elementary School District is ranked #97 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cascade Elementary School District?
88% of Cascade Elementary School District students are White, 7% 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 Elementary School District?
Cascade Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Cascade Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,630 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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