Below Average
#2872 of 3,192 schools in MI
Cascades Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson Public Schools · Jackson, MI
A Jackson Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1200 S WISNER ST, Jackson, MI 49203
- Math 11% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cascades Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2014, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cascades Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,689
Median home value
$150,900
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Queen of the Miraculous Medal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Jackson Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| St Mary Star of the Sea SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jackson Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cascades Elementary School is listed in Jackson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cascades Elementary School
Cascades Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MI, part of Jackson Public Schools, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,872 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cascades Elementary School
What grades does Cascades Elementary School serve?
Cascades Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cascades Elementary School?
Cascades Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascades Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascades Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cascades Elementary School rank in MI?
Cascades Elementary School ranks #2,872 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cascades Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cascades Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cascades Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascades Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cascades Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cascades Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cascades Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cascades Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cascades Elementary School?
89.9% of students at Cascades Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.0%
- Phone
- (517) 841-3900
- Area population (ZIP 49203)
- 36,520
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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