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Cascade Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 405 students

 

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Posted May 27, 2008

There is much tension amongst teachers, parents and administration. Under the leadership of Dr. Jessie there is not much room for improvement. Many administrators are beyond the retirement point.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2006

I agree. Dr. Jesse is the best! My son started attending Cascade in the 1st Grade. He is now going to the 4th Grade. Dr. Jesse is very hands on and expects excellence from his teachers as well as his students. He really cares about each and every student and it shows. I am not surprised by the test scores of Cascade students and would expect nothing less. Way to go Dr. Jesse! Keep on doing what you're doing!
—Submitted by Chris Jones, a parent


Posted January 27, 2005

Cascade has a great Principal A. Jessie. He is very concerned about the students and the school's image. My son has been there since kindergarten and now in the third grade. He reads on a six grade level and a seventh grade math level this school allows him to be well round. Coach Wynn has an excellent physical education program. Mrs. Moorman teaches him the violin and he is able to take spanish. This school is truly the best in the community and it show. I am so proud to be apart of the Cascade Elem. family. We also, has one of the best PTSA in the city.
—Submitted by Rhonda Cobb, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
82%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
92%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
55%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
68%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 100% 37%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 12%
Two or more races 0% 3%
White 0% 44%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 92%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 6%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Alfonso Jessie
Fax number
  • (404) 752-0798

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2326 Venetian Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30311
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