Very Good
#557 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 31% in state
Cascade Middle School
Middle School · Bedford County · Wartrace, TN
A Bedford County middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace RD, Wartrace, TN 37183
- Math 58% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cascade Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cascade 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average427/100K
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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
$71,597
Median home value
$205,200
Median rent
$885/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37183; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Bedford County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
| Harris Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 950 | 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.
Bedford County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $9,873NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cascade Middle School is listed in Bedford County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cascade Middle School
Cascade Middle School is a public middle school in Wartrace, TN, part of Bedford County, serving approximately 379 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cascade Middle School
What grades does Cascade Middle School serve?
Cascade Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cascade Middle School rank in TN?
Cascade Middle School ranks #557 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Cascade Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cascade Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Cascade Middle School a charter school?
No, Cascade Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cascade Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cascade Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (931) 389-9389
- Area population (ZIP 37183)
- 3,211
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 37183; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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