- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wartrace, TN
Cascade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470018002276
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wartrace · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 360
- students enrolled
Cascade Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wartrace, TN.
School address
District: Bedford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470018002276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Cascade Middle School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 470018002276 · Wartrace, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 15:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelbyville Central High School (1,604 students)
Cascade Middle School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cascade Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelbyville Ce
Shelbyville Central High School
1,604 students
- Harris Middle
Harris Middle School
977 students
- Community Elem
Community Elementary School
650 students
- Learning Way E 638
Learning Way Elementary
638 students
- Liberty Elemen 631
Liberty Elementary
631 students
- This school 360
Cascade Middle School
360 students
What this shows Cascade Middle School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade Middle School compares
Cascade Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,873
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Cascade Middle School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Bedford County reports $9,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Learning Way Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Middle School
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has 360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wartrace, TN. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Middle School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Wartrace, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 public schools in Wartrace?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wartrace, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bedford County?
Besides Cascade Middle School, Bedford County also operates Shelbyville Central High School (1,604 students), Harris Middle School (977 students), and Community Elementary School (650 students). See the Bedford County district page for the complete list.