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#213 of 451 schools in ND

Top 47% in state

Central Cass Middle School

Middle School · Central Cass 17 · Casselton, ND

A Central Cass 17 middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

802 5th St N, Casselton, ND 58012

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$12,254
Chronic Absenteeism3%

Students at Central Cass Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

12.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Central Cass Middle 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low88/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$78,533

Median home value

$307,500

Median rent

$764/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58012; 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.

Central Cass 17

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central Cass Middle School is listed in CENTRAL CASS 17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central Cass Middle School

Central Cass Middle School is a public middle school in Casselton, ND, part of Central Cass 17, serving approximately 338 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Cass Middle School

What grades does Central Cass Middle School serve?

Central Cass Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Central Cass Middle School?

Central Cass Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Cass Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Cass Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Cass Middle School rank in ND?

Central Cass Middle School ranks #213 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Central Cass Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Cass Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Central Cass Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Cass Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Central Cass Middle School a charter school?

No, Central Cass Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central Cass Middle School a Title I school?

No, Central Cass Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Cass Middle School?

12.7% of students at Central Cass Middle 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cass County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.0%
Area population (ZIP 58012)
2,805
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
34.6
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 58012; 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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