Summary:
Zip code 37183, encompassing the Wartrace, Tennessee area, is served by a single middle school: Cascade Middle School, a public school serving grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 360 students. This school belongs to Bedford County Schools, a district ranked 88th out of 141 in Tennessee with a 2-star rating, yet Cascade Middle School stands out as a clear academic standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 82nd percentile of Tennessee middle schools for three consecutive years.
Cascade Middle School consistently outperforms its district across every tested subject and beats the state average in most areas. In mathematics, 59% of students are proficient, compared to 39.2% in the district and 43% statewide, with 8th graders achieving an exceptional 64.5% proficiency. Social studies is the school's strongest subject overall at 62.6% proficiency, led by a remarkable 74.8% proficiency rate in 7th grade — nearly 19 points above the state average. Science also shines at 54%, well ahead of the state's 46.9%. English language arts is the only relative weak spot, with 39.2% proficiency falling slightly below the state's 40.6% and showing a downward trend from 6th to 8th grade. Year-over-year improvements in math, ELA, and social studies demonstrate continued academic growth.
The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.6% is marginally above both the district (17.9%) and state (18.3%), a mild concern worth monitoring despite strong academic results. Spending per student is a substantial $12,553, and the school has maintained stable state rankings between 105th and 120th over the past three years, indicating consistent instruction and leadership. Overall, Cascade Middle School is a high-performing academic anchor in the Wartrace area, offering strong outcomes in math, science, and social studies within a lower-performing district.
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