Cascade School

321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cascade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cascade School's student population of 137 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
137 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Cascade 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 School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#76 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cascade 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.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cascade 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.
60-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cascade School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cascade School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cascade School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cascade School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
87%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cascade 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
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Cascade School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cascade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cascade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cascade School's ranking?
Cascade School is ranked #76 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Cascade School?
137 students attend Cascade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cascade School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade School?
Cascade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cascade School offer ?
Cascade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cascade School part of?
Cascade School is part of Cascade Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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