- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seattle, WA
Cascade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530354000522
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- 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 #1 of 6 middle schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Cascade Middle School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 530354000522 · Seattle, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 15.6:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Cascade Middle School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 43.4 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
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- This school 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- Tyee High Scho 644
Tyee High School
644 students
What this shows Cascade Middle School reports 671 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 61% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
Asian 23.4%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 8.1%
White 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Cascade Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Seattle
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jane Addams Middle School
Standard public school
824 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Aki Kurose Middle School
Standard public school
817 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Dimmitt Middle School
Standard public school
605 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Standard public school
504 students 17.4:1 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 (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Middle School
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has 671 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% lower 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?
72.3% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Seattle, 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 Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Cascade Middle School, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.