Cascade Middle School

Summary:

Cascade Middle School is a public middle school located in Wartrace, Tennessee, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 378 students. The school is part of the Bedford County School District, which is ranked 93 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cascade Middle School consistently performs above the Bedford County and Tennessee state averages in various subject areas, including Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 53.8% in Mathematics, 38.2% in English Language Arts, 48.9% in Science, and 51.9% in Social Studies, compared to the Bedford County averages of 35.6%, 30.8%, 35.1%, and 32.6%, respectively. Cascade Middle School's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, where it outperforms the state average by over 14 percentage points. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Tennessee, with a statewide ranking of 122 out of 580 middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cascade Middle School's performance is particularly strong among White and Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and top 20% of Tennessee middle schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's performance is more mixed for other subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, who rank in the middle to lower range of Tennessee middle schools. The school's performance for Special Education students is the weakest, ranking in the bottom 32% of Tennessee middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Rockvale Middle School and Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School in the Rutherford County School District, Cascade Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics and Science.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace RD
       Wartrace, TN  37183


(931) 389-9389

District: Bedford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,875 Help


Students who attend Cascade Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cascade High School

Feeder schools for Cascade Middle School:

Elementary:    Cascade Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
Hispanic:
13.2%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cascade Middle School ranks better than 79.6% of middle schools in Tennessee. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Bedford County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.08. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School is 12.9, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Bedford County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cascade Middle School is $9,875. 1 middle schools in the Bedford County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cascade Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cascade Middle School 120th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Cascade Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Bedford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford County 93rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cascade Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 74.25 79th 485 83.7%
2015 76.12 84th 492 82.9%
2017 60.35 127th 362 64.9%
2018 74.78 88th 563 84.4%
2019 64.45 137th 574 76.1%
2021 58.91 184th 576 68.1%
2022 73.04 102nd 569 82.1%
2023 66.64 165th 594 72.2%
2024 72.08 120th 587 79.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.62 244th 288 15.3%
2024 32.65 200th 299 33.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.87 133rd 481 72.3%
2019 50.32 203rd 490 58.6%
2021 42.59 251st 483 48.0%
2022 50.24 211th 495 57.4%
2023 38.45 301st 514 41.4%
2024 67.97 100th 510 80.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.22 164th 529 69.0%
2021 53.75 209th 538 61.2%
2022 71.39 108th 552 80.4%
2023 64.10 172nd 560 69.3%
2024 70.92 119th 554 78.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.43 120th 523 77.1%
2021 59.90 157th 529 70.3%
2022 71.95 100th 540 81.5%
2023 65.65 149th 557 73.2%
2024 70.08 121st 560 78.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.58 101st 284 64.4%
2024 46.96 135th 318 57.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.52 102nd 228 55.3%
2021 26.88 194th 261 25.7%
2022 36.23 163rd 275 40.7%
2023 36.08 175th 285 38.6%
2024 45.94 143rd 285 49.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cascade Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.33 108th 481 77.5%
2019 55.88 167th 484 65.5%
2021 52.42 205th 496 58.7%
2022 68.27 114th 500 77.2%
2023 63.34 153rd 503 69.6%
2024 70.48 106th 504 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Open Quote Caring teachers and administrators.
Great staff custodians, cafeteria, teacher assistants.
Students show respect and listen to adults (most of the time!)
A culture that fosters a positive daily experience for everyone! Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, September 13, 2021

Open Quote Caring teachers and administrators.
Good atmosphere for learning.
Everyone works together.
Respectful students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cascade Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 359 13 4 32 1 0 5 0 414
2013 302 12 5 31 0 0 4 0 354
2014 278 3 4 29 0 0 13 0 327
2015 294 8 3 21 3 0 12 0 341
2016 321 4 2 23 3 0 11 0 364
2017 309 5 1 19 1 0 11 0 346
2018 307 5 0 26 2 0 10 0 350
2019 356 3 1 35 1 0 15 0 411
2020 360 2 1 33 1 0 15 0 412
2021 313 5 3 38 1 0 11 0 371
2022 302 8 5 31 0 0 14 0 360
2023 294 13 5 49 0 0 17 0 378
2024 295 11 4 50 0 0 19 0 379

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 Cascade Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 414 18.0 23.0 44.7
2013 354 14.0 25.2 51.4
2014 327 13.9 23.5 45.9
2015 341 13.0 26.2 59.2
2016 364 17.0 21.4 53.6
2017 346 17.0 20.3 n/a
2018 350 18.0 19.4 n/a
2019 411 18.0 22.8 n/a
2020 412 19.0 21.6 n/a
2021 371 24.8 14.9 n/a
2022 360 23.3 15.4 n/a
2023 378 24.9 15.1 n/a
2024 379 29.3 12.9 n/a

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 Cascade Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 414 18.0 23.0 44.7
2013 354 14.0 25.2 51.4
2014 327 13.9 23.5 45.9
2015 341 13.0 26.2 59.2
2016 364 17.0 21.4 53.6
2017 346 17.0 20.3 n/a
2018 350 18.0 19.4 n/a
2019 411 18.0 22.8 n/a
2020 412 19.0 21.6 n/a
2021 371 24.8 14.9 n/a
2022 360 23.3 15.4 n/a
2023 378 24.9 15.1 n/a
2024 379 29.3 12.9 n/a

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 Cascade Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $276 (4.0%) $6,580 (95.1%) $6,922
2020 $223 (2.9%) $7,077 (90.7%) $7,803
2021 $636 (7.0%) $7,916 (87.7%) $9,025
2022 $697 (7.4%) $8,216 (87.4%) $9,405
2023 $883 (8.9%) $8,348 (84.5%) $9,875

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cascade Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 165th of 594 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Cascade Middle School)48.140.6
 7.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)27.525.1
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade Middle School)32.347.7
 15.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford County)22.329.7
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Cascade Middle School)30.349.2
 18.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Bedford County)25.931.5
 5.6%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cascade Middle School)45.555.6
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)31.531
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade Middle School)43.338.1
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford County)3125.6
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Cascade Middle School)53.460.2
 6.8%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Bedford County)41.337.1
 4.2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cascade Middle School)55.744
 11.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County)22.127.5
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade Middle School)25.225.2
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bedford County)1817.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cascade Middle School)41.740.3
 1.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bedford County)27.232.2
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Cascade Middle School)49.447.2
 2.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bedford County)30.731.6
 0.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cascade Middle School)33.937.3
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bedford County)24.928.9
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Cascade Middle School)41.250.3
 9.1%
   All Grades Social Studies (Bedford County)31.333.6
 2.3%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411378
 8%
African American313
 333.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic3549
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White356294
 17.4%
Two or More Races1517
 13.3%


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Students at Cascade Middle School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended Cascade Middle School.

Cascade Middle School ranks 120th of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cascade Middle School usually go on to attend Cascade High School


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