Cascade Colony School

508 Birdtail Road
Simms, MT 59477
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cascade Colony School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cascade Colony School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Cascade Colony School's student population of 16 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
16 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cascade Colony School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Colony School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#119 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cascade Colony School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cascade Colony School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cascade Colony School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cascade Colony School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cascade Colony School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cascade Colony School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.00
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cascade Colony School's ranking?
Cascade Colony School is ranked #119 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Cascade Colony School?
16 students attend Cascade Colony School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cascade Colony School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Colony School?
Cascade Colony School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cascade Colony School offer ?
Cascade Colony School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cascade Colony School part of?
Cascade Colony School is part of Sun River Valley Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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