- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eugene, OR
Cascade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410204000621
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 10
- middle schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Cascade Middle School grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 410204000621 · Eugene, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 16.3:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Willamette High School (1,455 students)
Cascade Middle School grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Cascade Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willamette Hig
Willamette High School
1,455 students
- Meadow View Sc
Meadow View School
672 students
- Prairie Mounta
Prairie Mountain School
590 students
- Fairfield Elem 381
Fairfield Elementary School
381 students
- This school 375
Cascade Middle School
375 students
- Shasta Middle 345
Shasta Middle School
345 students
What this shows Cascade Middle School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade Middle School compares
Cascade Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Cascade Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel Sd 52 reports $16,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cascade Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Mountain School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Eugene
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Middle School
Standard public school
557 students
Monroe Middle School
Standard public school
519 students
Cal Young Middle School
Standard public school
475 students
Kelly Middle School
Standard public school
407 students
Madison Middle School
Standard public school
398 students
Kennedy Middle School
Standard public school
350 students
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Middle School
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has 375 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eugene, OR. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cascade Middle School?
65.2% of students at Cascade Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Middle School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cascade Middle School rank among middle schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Eugene, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Eugene on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel Sd 52?
Besides Cascade Middle School, Bethel Sd 52 also operates Willamette High School (1,455 students), Meadow View School (672 students), and Prairie Mountain School (590 students). See the Bethel Sd 52 district page for the complete list.