Enrollment
670
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sedro-Woolley, WA
Cascade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530774001273
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Sedro-Woolley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
School address
District: Sedro-Woolley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530774001273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+14% 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, mid-sized middle school in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 399 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #242.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sedro-Woolley School District also operates Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students) and Evergreen Elementary School (511 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$17,428
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Cascade Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sedro-Woolley School District, which includes Cascade Middle School.
$17,428
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 66.2%
Federal 12.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedro Woolley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Purcell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~670 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cascade Middle School
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has 670 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cascade Middle School?
51.1% 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 65.4% of enrollment, in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 public schools in Sedro-Woolley?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Sedro-Woolley, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sedro-Woolley on the city page.
Is Cascade Middle School a good school?
Cascade Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Sedro-Woolley School District?
Besides Cascade Middle School, Sedro-Woolley School District also operates Sedro Woolley Senior High School (1,280 students), Evergreen Elementary School (511 students), and Central Elementary School (476 students). See the Sedro-Woolley School District district page for the complete list.
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