Summary:
Cascade Middle School is a public middle school located in Bend, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 614 students. It is part of the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1, which is ranked 31 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Cascade Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65.2% of 6th graders, 72.4% of 7th graders, and 63.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 50.9%, 50.1%, and 50.2%, respectively, and the state averages of 40.7%, 43.2%, and 40.6%. The school has been ranked among the top middle schools in Oregon, with a ranking of 26 out of 371 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year, and consistently ranking in the top 50 over the past decade. Cascade Middle School also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, Hispanic, and special education students.
While Cascade Middle School is the top-performing middle school in the Bend-LaPine district, there are several other high-performing middle schools in close proximity, such as Realms Middle School and Pacific Crest Middle School, which also consistently rank among the top schools in the state. The school's relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, combined with its high academic performance, suggests that factors such as community support, effective teaching practices, and strong leadership may be contributing to Cascade Middle School's success.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1
SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,843
Students who attend Cascade Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Cascade Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 23.7
Number of students: 614
Racial breakdown:
White:
82.9%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Asian:
1.3%
African American:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.5%
Not Specified:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16%
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