Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cascades School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cascades School's student population of 262 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascades School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascades School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
77%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascades School's ranking?
Cascades School is ranked #759 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cascades School often compared to?
Cascades Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview School, Pioneer School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cascades School?
262 students attend Cascades School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cascades School students are White, 12% 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 Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascades School?
Cascades School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascades School offer ?
Cascades School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cascades School part of?
Cascades School is part of Lebanon Community SD 9 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/31/2021
Cascades is loving, and caring and puts strong emphasis on education, determination and integrity. All of which you carry throughout your entire life! We are very blessed to have such teachers and programs for our children! Thank you Cascades!
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