- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vancouver, WA
Cascade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530270000414
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Evergreen School District (Clark) · Washington
NCES ID 530270000414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Cascade Middle School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 530270000414 · Vancouver, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 18.5:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (1,989 students)
Cascade Middle School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cascade Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
1,989 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,569 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,523 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,427 students
- Covington Midd
Covington Middle School
830 students
- This school
Cascade Middle School
815 students
What this shows Cascade Middle School reports 815 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$17,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.8%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Cascade Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evergreen School District (Clark) reports $17,902 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington 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
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Vancouver
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Covington Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pacific Middle School
Standard public school
817 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Frontier Middle School
Standard public school
767 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Wyeast Middle School
Standard public school
747 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Shahala Middle School
Standard public school
732 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~815 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Middle School
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has 815 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cascade Middle School?
58.8% 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 43.5% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 middle schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Evergreen School District (Clark)?
Besides Cascade Middle School, Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students), Heritage High School (1,569 students), and Mountain View High School (1,523 students). See the Evergreen School District (Clark) district page for the complete list.