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Cascade Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 554 students

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Posted July 8, 2008

I realy like this school and recammend it to any family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2007

Overall I believe Cascade is a good school. I have two children who attend. There are both pros's and con's as there are at any school. The school is becoming crowded and the classrooms are too small. We have excellent teachers for the last 3 years. I do feel the math program they have adopted is confusing. If the kids start it from Kinder it is easier than those like my daughter who started later. Parents are involved in the classrooms. The PTA needs serious help though. The parents need to support the PTA along with the staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2006

My daughter is a 4th grader at Cascade. It is considered to be one of the better schools in Kennewick. I think it probably is. However, the classrooms have become so overcrowded and the behavior of the students has become so disrespectful that I, a public school teacher, am seriously considering homeschooling for next year. I don't think it's Cascade's fault. It's just the circumstances of today. I, also, am not a fan of the district's adopted math curriculum-Everyday Math-It's very confusing for the kids. Usually there isn't much time to focus on it and I know my daughter comes home very frustrated. I am impressed with the reading program and I've seen some pretty cool science taking place. The teachers are pretty split. Some good...some not so good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2004

I really enjoy sending my son to Cascade he loves the other students and his teachers. This is his last year at Cascade and we have had very few problems and the issues we have had have been resoulved quickly.
—Submitted by Angelic Burke, a parent


Posted October 23, 2003

This is an awesome school! The teachers are all very involved with each of my children. I am very impressed with the progress I see in my childrens academic life! Keep up the great work.
—Submitted by 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.
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
42%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students75%
Female74%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income74%
Not low income76%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Low income65%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students70%
Female72%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Low income41%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female95%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income85%
Not low income92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students76%
Female88%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Low income63%
Not low income83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income62%
Not low income70%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female84%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income79%
Not low income81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income83%
Not low income79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 71% 64%
Hispanic 17% 16%
Not provided 7% N/A
Black 3% 6%
Native American 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 9%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 40%N/A42%
Special education 0%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 7%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 22N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 70%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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505 South Highland Dr
Kennewick, WA 99337
Phone: (509) 585-3400

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