Serving 899 students in grades 6-8, Cascade Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington 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 Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cascade Middle School's student population of 899 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascade Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1642 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
32%
49%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Middle School's ranking?
Cascade Middle School is ranked #1642 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cascade Middle School often compared to?
Cascade Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympic Middle School, Rainier Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
899 students attend Cascade Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Cascade Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cascade Middle School offer ?
Cascade Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cascade Middle School part of?
Cascade Middle School is part of Auburn School District.
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