Below Average
#997 of 1,226 schools in OR
Cascade Virtual Academy
School · Mitchell Sd 55 · Prineville, OR
A Mitchell Sd 55 charter school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
603 NW 3rd St, Prineville, OR 97754
- Math 30% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Cascade Virtual Academy score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cascade Virtual Academy 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prineville), 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
$76,698
Median home value
$397,700
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97754; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Desert Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Mitchell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | Not available | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mitchell Sd 55
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $2,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 41.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cascade Virtual Academy is listed in Mitchell SD 55; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cascade Virtual Academy
Cascade Virtual Academy is a public school in Prineville, OR, part of Mitchell Sd 55, serving approximately 958 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #997 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cascade Virtual Academy
What grades does Cascade Virtual Academy serve?
Cascade Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Cascade Virtual Academy?
Cascade Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 958 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Virtual Academy is 28.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cascade Virtual Academy rank in OR?
Cascade Virtual Academy ranks #997 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Cascade Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cascade Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade Virtual Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Cascade Virtual Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cascade Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cascade Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Cascade Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 958
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Crook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.0%
- Phone
- (541) 823-5010
- Area population (ZIP 97754)
- 22,469
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 97754; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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