- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Longview, WA
Cascade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530447000699
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- 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 #2 of 3 middle schools in Longview, WA.
School address
District: Longview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530447000699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cascade Middle School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 530447000699 · Longview, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 17.8:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: R a Long High School (926 students)
Cascade Middle School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.7 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
- R a Long High
R a Long High School
926 students
- Mark Morris Hi
Mark Morris High School
912 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
525 students
- This school
Cascade Middle School
463 students
- Robert Gray El
Robert Gray Elementary
415 students
- Mt. Solo Middl
Mt. Solo Middle School
401 students
What this shows Cascade Middle School reports 463 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Washington - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$17,280
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Cascade Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview School District reports $17,280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R a Long High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Morris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Solo Middle School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Longview
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Middle School
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has 463 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Longview, WA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cascade Middle School?
58.9% 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 62.6% of enrollment, in Longview, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Longview, 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 Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview School District?
Besides Cascade Middle School, Longview School District also operates R a Long High School (926 students), Mark Morris High School (912 students), and Monticello Middle School (525 students). See the Longview School District district page for the complete list.