A+
Excellent
98/100

Cascade School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 321 Central Ave W, Cascade, MT 59421
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 77% · Math 67% proficient · 94th percentile in Montana
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Montana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
137
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%94/100reading 99th percentile, math 90th percentile among Montana elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +28 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency77% (+29 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (+29 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%67%reading +22 pts, math +16 pts95th percentile (list)
Low-income70%50%reading +34 pts, math +17 pts98th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 321 Central Ave W
City Cascade
ZIP Code 59421
District 3005880
NCES School ID 300588000169
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59421

Understanding the community around Cascade School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,563
Per Capita Income $54,173
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $323,900
Median Rent $883
Owner-Occupied 81.9%
Renter-Occupied 18.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cascade School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.9%
Hispanic/Latino 7.3%
Two or More Races 5.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 137
Teachers (FTE) 10.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cascade School?
Cascade School has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cascade School?
Cascade School has 137 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Cascade School serve?
Cascade School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cascade School receive per student?
Cascade School receives $14,772 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cascade School in 59421 ▼
Avg Home Value
$407,294
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,233
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
18.1%

Other Schools in 59421

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026