Enrollment
966
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburn, WA
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 530030000033
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
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 larger than 71% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cascade Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cascade Middle School
Cascade Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Auburn, Washington, enrolling 966 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 93% of state schools at 966 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #120, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Auburn's middle schools, it stands alongside Sequoyah Middle School (570 students): Cascade Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 19.7:1).
Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students) and Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students) alongside Cascade Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cascade Middle School compares
Cascade Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$16,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Asian 12.1%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 30.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Cascade Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn School District, which includes Cascade Middle School.
$16,996
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 66.6%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cascade Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Baker Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Auburn
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~966 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cascade Middle School
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has 966 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburn, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cascade Middle School?
59.4% of students at Cascade Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Middle School is White at 30.5% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cascade Middle School rank among middle schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Auburn, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Auburn on the city page.
Is Cascade Middle School a good school?
Cascade Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Auburn School District?
Besides Cascade Middle School, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students), and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.
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