Very Good
#114 of 603 schools in MT
Top 19% in state
Cascade 6-8
Middle School · Cascade Elem · Cascade, MT
A Cascade Elem middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 529, Cascade, MT 59421
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cascade 6-8 score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cascade 6-8 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,688
Median home value
$337,200
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cascade Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cascade 6-8 is listed in Cascade Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cascade 6-8
Cascade 6-8 is a public middle school in Cascade, MT, part of Cascade Elem, serving approximately 63 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cascade 6-8
What grades does Cascade 6-8 serve?
Cascade 6-8 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cascade 6-8?
Cascade 6-8 has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade 6-8 is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cascade 6-8 rank in MT?
Cascade 6-8 ranks #114 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Cascade 6-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Cascade 6-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Cascade 6-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade 6-8 has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cascade 6-8 a charter school?
No, Cascade 6-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cascade 6-8 a Title I school?
No, Cascade 6-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cascade 6-8?
41.3% of students at Cascade 6-8 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cascade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (406) 468-2267
- Area population (ZIP 59421)
- 2,039
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 59421; 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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