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Cascade Elementary School vs. Bryant Elementary School

Should you attend Cascade Elementary School or Bryant Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cascade Elementary School
110 Harrison St Se
Cascade, IA 52033
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Bryant Elementary School
1280 Rush St
Dubuque, IA 52003
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Cascade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Bryant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cascade Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bryant Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
297 students
314 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cascade Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bryant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cascade Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bryant Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cascade Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bryant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bryant Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dubuque Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#89 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 10%)
#89 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cascade Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bryant Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in IA)
85-89%
(Top 10% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cascade Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bryant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cascade Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bryant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cascade Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bryant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cascade Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bryant Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
21
Kindergarten Students
42
46
Grade 1 Students
53
44
Grade 2 Students
32
50
Grade 3 Students
43
44
Grade 4 Students
44
60
Grade 5 Students
43
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bryant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bryant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bryant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bryant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bryant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cascade Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bryant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cascade Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bryant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cascade Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Western Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bryant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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