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Cascade School

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Cascade School ranks 74 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

74^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Cascade School is an elementary school in Cascade, MT, serving 144 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Cascade Elementary District, Cascade School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Montana elementary schools, with a current statewide ranking of 74 out of 401 schools.

Cascade School's academic performance is a standout, with students outperforming the state and local district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 63.38% of Cascade School students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 60.69% for the Cascade Elementary district and 43.09% statewide. The school also boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 14.7 over the past three years, indicating a more personalized learning environment. Additionally, Cascade School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.19% to 39.42%, suggesting a more economically diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Fort Shaw Elementary (44.32%) and Ulm School (33.33%).

Cascade School's consistent high performance and improvement over time, with its statewide ranking increasing from 165 out of 247 schools in 2010-2011 to 74 out of 401 schools in 2024-2025, is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and the dedication of its staff. While Cascade School outperforms the state and its local Cascade Elementary District, nearby schools like Fort Shaw Elementary and Ulm School also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a strong educational system in the region.

144

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,766

Per pupil spending ?

38.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421

(406) 468-2671

District: Cascade Elementary

Students who attend Cascade School usually attend:

Middle:	Cascade 6-8
High:	Cascade High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 32nd percentile in 2010 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (54% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 50 percentile points since 2010

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg54%

Montana avg40%

74^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

58^th of 387Cascade Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	74.8	74 of 401	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	81 of 332	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	83.2	68 of 329	79.3%	★★★★☆
2021	85.6	60 of 356	83.1%	★★★★☆
2016	48.2	102 of 191	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	88.2	28 of 287	90.2%	★★★★★
2013	64.8	74 of 246	69.9%	★★★★☆
2012	66.9	68 of 244	72.1%	★★★★☆
2011	44.3	165 of 247	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.6	164 of 241	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.8	105 of 190	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	69.9	53 of 194	72.7%	★★★★☆
2007	67.1	68 of 230	70.4%	★★★★☆
2006	53.4	125 of 234	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	32.1	173 of 218	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	15.7	196 of 217	9.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts63%+20 vs state

Science50%+12 vs state

Mathematics46%+10 vs state

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Schools Near Cascade School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Cascade School	Public	PK, KG-5	321 Central Ave W	Cascade	59421	Cascade County	Cascade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 468-2671	144	11	13.1	38.2%	126 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)	74.8	74^th of 401 public elementary schools	81.5%					(n/a)	63.4	46.5	$12,766
Fairhaven Colony	Public	PK, KG-8	9 Miles SW of Ulm	Ulm	59485	Cascade County	Ulm Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 866-3313	30	2	13.3		30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.1	153^rd of 401 public elementary schools	61.8%					(n/a)	50.0	45.8	$10,094
Cascade Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	508 Birdtail Road	Sun River	59483	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5104	11	1	9.8		11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53	193^rd of 401 public elementary schools	51.9%		86.4	24^th of 212 public elementary schools	88.7%	169	40.0	40.0	$8,897
Ulm School	Public	PK, KG-5	6 Ulm-Vaughn Road	Ulm	59485	Cascade County	Ulm Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 866-3313	69	8	9.0	33.3%	63 (91.3%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	53.6	190^th of 401 public elementary schools	52.6%					(n/a)	42.4	39.4	$11,209
Fort Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	School Loop Road	Fort Shaw	59443	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	88	10	8.5	44.3%	75 (85.2%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.3%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	77.1	67^th of 401 public elementary schools	83.3%		71.9	67^th of 212 public elementary schools	68.4%		52.6	63.2	$15,872

Frequently Asked Questions about Cascade School

What schools do graduates of Cascade School attend?

Students who attend Cascade School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cascade 6-8
High : Cascade High School

Is Cascade School a good school?

Cascade School ranks 74^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cascade School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 144 students attended Cascade School.

What is the racial makeup of Cascade School?

Students at Cascade School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Cascade School in?

Cascade Elementary

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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