Cascade 6-8

Cascade Elem
321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
75 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Cascade 7-8 is a public middle school located in the small community of Cascade, Montana. As part of the Cascade Public Schools district, it serves students in seventh and eighth grades, acting as a transitional bridge between elementary education and high school. The school is situated at 321 Central Ave W, placing it centrally within the town and maintaining a close-knit, community-focused educational environment typical of rural Montana districts.

The school is known for its intimate setting, which allows for smaller class sizes and more personalized attention from faculty. By focusing specifically on the middle school years, Cascade 7-8 emphasizes student development during a pivotal time, preparing pupils for the academic and social challenges of the nearby Cascade High School. The school plays an integral role in the town's identity, often serving as a hub for local families and fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both their academics and local extracurricular opportunities.
75
Total Students
4.1
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    70 (93.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cascade Elem
Phone: (406)468-2267
Website: http://www.cascade.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 26
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 29
Gender Ratio