Cascade Middle School

Cascade Middle School serves 875 students in grades 6-8 in Auburn, Washington, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1 across its 50 full-time equivalent teachers. The school operates as a regular public school in King County and currently ranks in the 30th percentile among Washington middle schools. Academically, Cascade Middle School has room for growth, with 42% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and Reading across all grade levels.

The school's focus on student development continues as it works to strengthen academic outcomes for its nearly 900 students. The school draws from the 98002 ZIP code area, where families have a median household income of $68,040 and the median home value is $354,900. This working-class community of over 36,800 residents has a poverty rate of 10.7%, with 17% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

Located on 24th Street Northeast, Cascade Middle School sits in Auburn's small city environment, providing students with both suburban conveniences and a close-knit community feel. The school serves as an important educational hub for local families seeking a neighborhood middle school experience in this diverse King County community.

While current test scores at Cascade Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.