Serving 632 students in grades 6-8, Cascade Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cascade Junior High School's student population of 632 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascade Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Junior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
75%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Junior High School's ranking?
Cascade Junior High School is ranked #532 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cascade Junior High School?
632 students attend Cascade Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cascade Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Junior High School?
Cascade Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascade Junior High School offer ?
Cascade Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cascade Junior High School part of?
Cascade Junior High School is part of Cascade SD 5 School District.
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