Cascade K-8 Community School

Summary:

Cascade K-8 Community School is a public elementary and middle school in Shoreline, Washington, serving 209 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and efficient resource allocation compared to nearby schools.

Cascade K-8 consistently outperforms the Shoreline School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores, with 77.69% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 72.73% in Math, compared to the district's 70.79% and 60.66%, respectively. The school also has a more racially diverse student body, with 62.68% White, 12.44% Hispanic, 2.39% Asian, and 19.14% two or more races, in contrast to nearby schools like Echo Lake Elementary and Ridgecrest Elementary, which have higher percentages of minority students. Additionally, Cascade K-8 has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (18.18%) compared to schools like Cedar Way Elementary (56.15%) and Mountlake Terrace Elementary (60%).

Cascade K-8's academic success is further supported by its higher per-student spending of $20,713 in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which range from $17,725 to $32,056 per student. This investment in resources, along with the school's lower student-teacher ratio, likely contributes to the exceptional educational outcomes at Cascade K-8. Over the years, the school has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from a 3-star rating in 2012-2013 to a 5-star rating in the most recent school year, making it a model for other schools in the Edmonds School District and the Shoreline School District.


Detail:

Public K-8

 2800 NE 200th
       Shoreline, WA  98155


(206) 393-4180

District: Shoreline School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,713 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  209

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.7%
Two or more races:
19.1%
Hispanic:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.2% Help


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Compare Details Cascade K-8 Community School ranks better than 93.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Shoreline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cascade K-8 Community School ranks better than 92% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cascade K-8 Community School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), two or more races (19.1%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cascade K-8 Community School is 16.6. 5 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cascade K-8 Community School is $20,713, which is the 2nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cascade K-8 Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cascade K-8 Community School 76th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Cascade K-8 Community School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cascade K-8 Community School 43rd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Cascade K-8 Community School in the ranking list.)

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Shoreline School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shoreline School District 13th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cascade K-8 Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Cascade K-8 Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.14 207th 1026 79.8%
2005 82.28 136th 1031 86.8%
2006 73.77 224th 1051 78.7%
2007 84.55 106th 1069 90.1%
2008 64.29 379th 1067 64.5%
2009 49.05 575th 1072 46.4%
2010 34.52 771st 1088 29.1%
2011 48.80 581st 1092 46.8%
2012 67.25 349th 1097 68.2%
2013 60.49 445th 1106 59.8%
2015 90.53 74th 1067 93.1%
2016 79.47 197th 1053 81.3%
2017 79.22 202nd 1056 80.9%
2018 85.24 130th 1054 87.7%
2019 76.40 250th 1130 77.9%
2021 86.49 139th 1107 87.4%
2022 85.46 161st 1169 86.2%
2023 92.13 92nd 1169 92.1%
2024 92.73 76th 1168 93.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cascade K-8 Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.97 142nd 835 83.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Cascade K-8 Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.37 56th 1004 94.4%
2019 87.99 96th 1068 91.0%
2021 94.91 51st 1008 94.9%
2022 90.06 91st 1100 91.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Cascade K-8 Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.03 382nd 1075 64.5%
2021 78.32 209th 1025 79.6%
2022 82.97 171st 1113 84.6%
2023 81.95 178th 1099 83.8%
2024 82.19 183rd 1099 83.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Cascade K-8 Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.33 268th 833 67.8%
2019 71.82 287th 1027 72.1%
2021 81.81 141st 943 85.0%
2022 78.18 211th 1031 79.5%
2023 77.09 223rd 1011 77.9%
2024 87.36 91st 1009 91.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cascade K-8 Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.74 131st 421 68.9%
2005 54.82 195th 425 54.1%
2006 75.23 83rd 449 81.5%
2007 69.53 109th 463 76.5%
2008 71.59 107th 466 77.0%
2009 77.68 79th 476 83.4%
2017 84.28 50th 435 88.5%
2018 92.91 26th 437 94.1%
2019 82.82 76th 512 85.2%
2021 82.27 82nd 529 84.5%
2022 84.72 66th 541 87.8%
2023 92.85 36th 539 93.3%
2024 92.42 43rd 535 92.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cascade K-8 Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.87 19th 469 95.9%
2022 96.31 11th 479 97.7%
2023 75.03 99th 464 78.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cascade K-8 Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.56 103rd 453 77.3%
2021 78.60 86th 476 81.9%
2022 89.98 42nd 480 91.3%
2024 94.75 26th 466 94.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Cascade K-8 Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.23 95th 470 79.8%
2021 76.37 89th 480 81.5%
2022 79.15 84th 488 82.8%
2023 89.40 38th 488 92.2%
2024 86.58 50th 486 89.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent 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.

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Friday, May 8, 2015

Open Quote This school weaves fun and excitement into academics. Kids are given opportunities to learn things with hands-on experiences and field trips. The school values nature and provides outdoor education with twice-yearly camps for all students. There is a strong emphasis on community, and we have become known for our strength and our ability to band together to accomplish wonderful things. I wouldn't send my kids anywhere else. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cascade K-8 Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 129 4 5 4 4 n/a n/a 0 146
2005 116 4 5 7 4 n/a n/a 0 136
2006 113 4 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 131
2007 108 4 8 7 1 n/a n/a 7 135
2008 114 3 13 9 0 n/a n/a 11 150
2009 110 2 18 8 0 n/a n/a 11 149
2010 86 1 9 8 1 n/a n/a 13 118
2011 92 1 4 9 0 0 15 0 121
2012 69 4 5 8 0 0 10 0 96
2013 103 4 14 16 1 1 12 0 151
2014 108 6 12 21 0 0 14 0 161
2015 131 6 15 28 1 0 19 0 200
2016 123 7 16 30 1 0 18 0 195
2017 132 7 15 29 1 0 18 0 202
2018 147 5 15 35 2 0 20 0 224
2019 143 4 14 37 2 0 26 0 226
2020 145 5 11 31 1 0 28 0 221
2021 131 4 12 25 2 0 35 0 209
2022 123 1 5 24 2 0 40 0 195
2023 131 4 5 26 1 0 40 2 209

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

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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 K-8 Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 146 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 136 n/a n/a 0
2006 131 7.8 16.8 0
2007 135 7.4 18.2 0
2008 150 7.5 20.0 0
2009 149 7.5 19.9 n/a
2010 118 6.4 18.4 n/a
2011 121 6.4 18.9 25.6
2012 96 5.2 18.4 27.1
2013 151 5.2 28.7 24.5
2014 161 n/a n/a 23
2015 200 11.0 18.1 17.5
2016 195 10.0 19.5 20.5
2017 202 10.3 19.4 21.8
2018 224 11.8 18.8 25.4
2019 226 11.9 18.9 24.3
2020 221 12.2 18.0 24
2021 209 12.4 16.7 21.5
2022 195 12.6 15.4 18.5
2023 209 12.5 16.6 18.2

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 K-8 Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 146 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 136 n/a n/a 0
2006 131 7.8 16.8 0
2007 135 7.4 18.2 0
2008 150 7.5 20.0 0
2009 149 7.5 19.9 n/a
2010 118 6.4 18.4 n/a
2011 121 6.4 18.9 25.6
2012 96 5.2 18.4 27.1
2013 151 5.2 28.7 24.5
2014 161 n/a n/a 23
2015 200 11.0 18.1 17.5
2016 195 10.0 19.5 20.5
2017 202 10.3 19.4 21.8
2018 224 11.8 18.8 25.4
2019 226 11.9 18.9 24.3
2020 221 12.2 18.0 24
2021 209 12.4 16.7 21.5
2022 195 12.6 15.4 18.5
2023 209 12.5 16.6 18.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201682.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%82.1%89.3%82.1%89.3%89.3%89.3%
201783.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%16.7%91.7%95.8%83.3%91.7%95.8%95.8%
201882.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%17.4%82.6%91.3%87.0%82.6%87.0%91.3%
201987.0%0.0%4.4%0.0%8.7%91.3%87.0%91.3%87.0%87.0%87.0%
202090.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%95.0%95.0%90.0%100.0%95.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.0%
202163.6%9.1%0.0%0.0%27.3%72.7%86.4%72.7%81.8%86.4%90.9%90.9%90.9%86.4%
202295.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.6%95.5%95.5%95.5%95.5%95.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.5%
202385.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%14.3%95.2%95.2%85.7%95.2%95.2%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.2%
202494.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.3%94.7%100.0%94.7%94.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201860.0%0.0%16.0%0.0%20.0%72.0%84.0%76.0%100.0%76.0%84.0%
201965.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%34.5%75.9%82.8%69.0%72.4%82.8%82.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201973.2%0.0%2.7%24.1%81.7%89.7%78.6%77.2%85.7%90.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cascade K-8 Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $146 (0.8%) $17,787 (99.2%) $17,933
2020 $120 (0.9%) $13,432 (99.1%) $13,552
2021 $620 (3.4%) $17,548 (96.6%) $18,168
2022 $2,389 (11.5%) $18,324 (88.5%) $20,713

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cascade K-8 Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 250th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 92nd of 1169 Elementary schools
 14.3%
Ranks 76th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 36th of 539 Middle schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cascade K-8 Community School)5090
 40%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)74.569.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Cascade K-8 Community School)71.490
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.368.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade K-8 Community School)72.468.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)75.564.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Cascade K-8 Community School)72.463.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.465.8
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade K-8 Community School)7585.7
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)73.874.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Cascade K-8 Community School)67.967.9
   5th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)62.963.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Cascade K-8 Community School)82.185.7
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Shoreline School District)70.472.4
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade K-8 Community School)84.676.2
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)75.564.7
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Cascade K-8 Community School)46.261.9
 15.8%
   6th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)7053.2
 16.8%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade K-8 Community School)83.366.7
 16.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)79.474.5
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Cascade K-8 Community School)66.776.2
 9.5%
   7th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)64.263.3
 0.9%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cascade K-8 Community School)8572
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)72.768.8
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Cascade K-8 Community School)5572
 17%
   8th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)64.949.9
 15%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Cascade K-8 Community School)7580.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Shoreline School District)67.659
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cascade K-8 Community School)75.276.6
 1.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)76.870.8
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Cascade K-8 Community School)63.571.5
 8%
   All Grades Math (Shoreline School District)66.759.7
 7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Cascade K-8 Community School)79.283.3
 4.2%
   All Grades Science (Shoreline School District)66.967.8
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students226209
 7.5%
African American44
American Indian21
 50%
Asian145
 64.3%
Hispanic3726
 29.7%
Pacific Islander00
White143131
 8.4%
Two or More Races2640
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.3%18.2%
 6.2%


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Yes. Cascade K-8 Community School ranks in the top 6.5% of Washington elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended Cascade K-8 Community School.

Students at Cascade K-8 Community School are 63% White, 19% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African American.


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

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