Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cascade Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cascade Elementary School's student population of 146 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascade Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
1%
33%
White
81%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Elementary School's ranking?
Cascade Elementary School is ranked #610 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cascade Elementary School often compared to?
Cascade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boonsboro Elementary School, Bester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cascade Elementary School?
146 students attend Cascade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cascade Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Elementary School?
Cascade Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cascade Elementary School offer ?
Cascade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Elementary School part of?
Cascade Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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