Excellent
#218 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 18% in state
Cascade Locks School
Elementary School · Hood River County Sd · Cascade Locks, OR
A Hood River County Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 279, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
- Math 41% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cascade Locks School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cascade Locks 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average664/100K
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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
$70,375
Median home value
$337,700
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–2 | 2.0 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| May Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | Not available | 468 | Compare → |
| Mid Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | Not available | 376 | Compare → |
| Parkdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | Not available | 254 | 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.
Hood River County Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,574NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cascade Locks School is listed in Hood River County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cascade Locks School
Cascade Locks School is a public elementary school in Cascade Locks, OR, part of Hood River County Sd, serving approximately 79 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Cascade Locks School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cascade Locks School
What grades does Cascade Locks School serve?
Cascade Locks School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cascade Locks School?
Cascade Locks School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Locks School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Locks School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cascade Locks School rank in OR?
Cascade Locks School ranks #218 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Cascade Locks School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cascade Locks School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Cascade Locks School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade Locks School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cascade Locks School a charter school?
No, Cascade Locks School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cascade Locks School a Title I school?
No, Cascade Locks School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cascade Locks School?
68.4% of students at Cascade Locks 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
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hood River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.6%
- Phone
- (541) 374-8467
- Area population (ZIP 97014)
- 1,617
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97014; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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