Central Cass Middle School

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Central Cass Middle School ranks 5 th of 24 North Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Cass Middle School is a public middle school in Casselton, North Dakota, serving 327 students in grades 5-8. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency on the North Dakota State Assessments.

Central Cass Middle School's student body is predominantly white, at over 96%, which contrasts with the more diverse racial makeup of nearby Fargo 1 and West Fargo 6 school districts. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the Fargo-area schools, suggesting effective strategies to engage students and promote regular attendance. Central Cass Middle School also spends more per student than the state average, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Central Cass Middle School's strong academic performance and low chronic absenteeism are impressive, the lack of racial diversity in the student body raises questions about the school's ability to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment. As parents consider educational options for their children, it's important to weigh the school's strengths and areas for improvement to ensure the best fit for their family's needs.

Detail:

Public 5-8

802 5th St N
Casselton, ND 58012

(701) 347-5352

District: Central Cass 17

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 24 North Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,594

Students who attend Central Cass Middle School usually attend:

High:

Central Cass High School

Feeder schools for Central Cass Middle School:

Elementary:

Central Cass Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

American Indian:

1.5%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Cass Middle School ranks better than 79.2% of middle schools in North Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), American Indian (1.5%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Cass Middle School is 17.6. (See more...)

Compare Central Cass Middle School employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Cass Middle School is $10,594.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Cass Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Cass Middle School 5^th of 24 North Dakota public middle schools. (See Central Cass Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Central Cass Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Central Cass Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	60.34	53^rd	124	57.3%
2013	63.88	45^th	135	66.7%
2014	71.36	27^th	136	80.1%
2015	69.36	27^th	109	75.2%
2016	79.89	12^th	116	89.7%
2017	74.07	6^th	32	81.3%
2018	54.80	9^th	21	57.1%
2019	34.14	18^th	23	21.7%
2021	60.13	11^th	24	54.2%
2022	75.72	4^th	28	85.7%
2023	88.02	2^nd	27	92.6%
2024	78.10	5^th	24	79.2%

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Rank History for White students at Central Cass Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ND State Percentile
2019	17.47	19^th	21	9.5%
2021	43.24	13^th	22	40.9%
2022	65.26	5^th	25	80.0%
2023	81.01	3^rd	25	88.0%
2024	68.57	5^th	23	78.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Central Cass Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	134	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	137
2006	208	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	213
2007	208	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	214
2008	209	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	214
2009	203	3	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	209
2010	196	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	200
2011	166	3	0	0	4	0	0	173
2012	149	3	0	1	4	0	0	157
2013	154	0	0	2	2	0	0	158
2014	160	2	0	4	1	0	0	167
2015	170	4	0	4	4	0	0	182
2016	160	7	0	4	5	0	0	176
2017	197	6	0	0	3	0	0	206
2018	206	8	0	1	1	0	0	216
2019	214	8	0	1	4	0	0	227
2020	200	2	0	2	2	0	0	206
2021	278	4	0	2	4	0	1	289
2022	294	5	1	9	4	0	1	314
2023	314	3	1	3	4	0	2	327
2024	322	4	1	4	5	1	1	338

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Cass Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	137	9.5	14.4	13.9
2006	213	13.9	15.3	14.1
2007	214	16.3	13.1	16.8
2008	214	15.1	14.2	13.1
2009	209	16.8	12.4	12.4
2010	200	16.2	12.2	16.5
2011	173	15.5	11.1	16.8
2012	157	12.3	12.7	17.8
2013	158	12.9	12.2	15.8
2014	167	11.5	14.4	18
2015	182	14.0	13.0	17
2016	176	13.0	13.5	15.3
2017	206	14.7	13.9	16.5
2018	216	13.3	16.1	16.2
2019	227	13.5	16.7	14.5
2020	206	13.5	15.2	16.5
2021	289	18.8	15.3	15.6
2022	314	19.1	16.4	11.1
2023	327	19.2	16.9	14.1
2024	338	19.2	17.6	12.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Cass Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	137	9.5	14.4	13.9
2006	213	13.9	15.3	14.1
2007	214	16.3	13.1	16.8
2008	214	15.1	14.2	13.1
2009	209	16.8	12.4	12.4
2010	200	16.2	12.2	16.5
2011	173	15.5	11.1	16.8
2012	157	12.3	12.7	17.8
2013	158	12.9	12.2	15.8
2014	167	11.5	14.4	18
2015	182	14.0	13.0	17
2016	176	13.0	13.5	15.3
2017	206	14.7	13.9	16.5
2018	216	13.3	16.1	16.2
2019	227	13.5	16.7	14.5
2020	206	13.5	15.2	16.5
2021	289	18.8	15.3	15.6
2022	314	19.1	16.4	11.1
2023	327	19.2	16.9	14.1
2024	338	19.2	17.6	12.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Cass Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$207 (2.4%)	$8,524 (97.6%)	$8,731
2020	$192 (2.0%)	$9,490 (98.0%)	$9,682
2021	$866 (8.2%)	$9,682 (91.8%)	$10,549
2022	$606 (5.7%)	$9,989 (94.3%)	$10,594

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Cass Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 23 Middle schools	Ranks 2^nd of 27 Middle schools	70.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Central Cass Middle School)	34	51	17%
All Grades Mathematics (Central Cass 17)	43	50	7%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (Central Cass Middle School)	49	64	15%
All Grades Reading (Central Cass 17)	50	61	11%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	227	327	44.1%
African American	8	3	62.5%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	214	314	46.7%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.5%	14.1%	0.5%

Schools Near Central Cass Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)				NDSA Reading (2024)				NDSA Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics 6th Grade	NDSA Mathematics 7th Grade	NDSA Mathematics 8th Grade	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading 6th Grade	NDSA Reading 7th Grade	NDSA Reading 8th Grade	NDSA Reading All Grades	NDSA Science 8th Grade	NDSA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Cass Middle School	Public	5-8	802 5th St N	Casselton	58012	Cass County	Central Cass 17	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 347-5352	338	19	17.6	12.7%	322 (95.3%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	78.1	5^th of 24 public middle schools	79.2%		88	2^nd of 27 public middle schools	92.6%	3				48.0				64.0			$10,594	$606	$9,989
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-8	207 Main Ave W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 356-2001	9				2 (22.2%)	4 (44.4%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)											$6,522	$2,362	$4,160
Cheney Middle School	Public	6-8	825 17th Ave E	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2090	979	86	11.3	41.9%	636 (65.0%)	175 (17.9%)	50 (5.1%)	30 (3.1%)	38 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.9%)	40.5	16^th of 24 public middle schools	33.3%		39	16^th of 27 public middle schools	40.7%		45.0	41.0	36.0	41.0	46.0	47.0	42.0	44.0	40.0	40.0	$13,364	$1,243	$12,121
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	801 36th Ave E	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2671	1,070	106	10.1	22.4%	730 (68.2%)	178 (16.6%)	58 (5.4%)	42 (3.9%)	20 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.9%)	55.1	12^th of 24 public middle schools	50.0%		18.2	22^nd of 27 public middle schools	18.5%	10	45.0	46.0	34.0	42.0	47.0	49.0	48.0	48.0	50.0	50.0	$11,885	$849	$11,037
Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	6350 76th Ave S	Horace	58047	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-5910	754	55	13.6	12.2%	642 (85.1%)	42 (5.6%)	19 (2.5%)	11 (1.5%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.2%)	46.6	13^th of 24 public middle schools	45.8%		24.3	19^th of 27 public middle schools	29.6%	6	49.0	43.0	38.0	43.0	46.0	33.0	41.0	40.0	51.0	51.0	$10,488	$855	$9,634
Northern Cass Middle School	Public	6-8	16021 18th St SE	Hunter	58048	Cass County	Northern Cass 97	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 874-2322	168	13	13.0	8.3%	165 (98.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$10,355	$909	$9,446
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 13th Ave S	Fargo	58103	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-1700	639	59	10.8	42.3%	373 (58.4%)	113 (17.7%)	67 (10.5%)	22 (3.4%)	23 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.3%)	24.8	20^th of 24 public middle schools	16.7%		36.6	17^th of 27 public middle schools	37.0%	3		37.0		30.0				42.0			$15,255	$1,833	$13,422
Ben Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	1420 8th St N	Fargo	58102	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-3600	899	72	12.4	30.9%	663 (73.7%)	68 (7.6%)	69 (7.7%)	25 (2.8%)	23 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.7%)	62.8	7^th of 24 public middle schools	70.8%		56.5	11^th of 27 public middle schools	59.3%	4	44.0	45.0	43.0	45.0	53.0	43.0	52.0	49.0	51.0	51.0	$14,221	$1,816	$12,406
Discovery Middle School	Public	6-8	1717 40th Ave S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-3300	1,005	77	13.0	26.6%	644 (64.1%)	194 (19.3%)	57 (5.7%)	43 (4.3%)	19 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.7%)	78.8	3^rd of 24 public middle schools	87.5%		76.5	5^th of 27 public middle schools	81.5%	2	43.0	51.0	53.0	48.0	49.0	55.0	64.0	56.0	55.0	55.0	$13,686	$1,539	$12,147

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Cass Middle School

Is Central Cass Middle School a good school?

Central Cass Middle School ranks 5^th of 24 North Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Cass Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended Central Cass Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Cass Middle School?

Students at Central Cass Middle School are 95% White, 1% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Central Cass Middle School attend?

Students who attend Central Cass Middle School usually go on to attend Central Cass High School

What district is Central Cass Middle School in?

Central Cass 17

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

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