Best High Schools in Cascade County, MT

Cascade County, MT has 13 high schools with 4,633 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cascade County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cascade County meet expectations.

1. Rocky Mountain High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Big Horn County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students

2. Belt High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belt H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students

3. C M Russell High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Great Falls H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1454 Students

4. Salmon Jr/sr High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salmon District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students

5. Great Falls High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Great Falls H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1641 Students

6. Centerville High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Centerville H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students

7. Cascade High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cascade H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students

8. Simms High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Simms H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students

9. Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Hs

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mont Sch For Deaf Blind • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 15 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cascade County, MT

Cascade County, MT has 13 middle schools with 2,327 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cascade County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cascade County meet expectations.

1. Belt 7-8

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belt Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students

2. Tongue River Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students

3. Rocky Mountain Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Big Horn County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students

4. North Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Great Falls Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 724 Students

5. Centerville 6-8

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centerville Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 55 Students

6. Cascade 6-8

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cascade Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students

7. Sun River Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sun River Valley Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students

8. East Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Great Falls Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 788 Students

9. Ulm Junior High

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ulm Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 15 Students

10. Vaughn 7-8

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Vaughn Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 20 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cascade County, MT

Cascade County, MT has 33 elementary schools with 7,219 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cascade County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cascade County meet expectations.

1. Elk City School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 11 Students

2. Hillcrest Colony Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vaughn Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 9 Students

3. Meadow Lark School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Great Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students

4. Ulm School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ulm Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 87 Students

5. Belt School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belt Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students

6. Riverview School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Great Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 427 Students

7. Cascade School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cascade Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students

8. Silver Hills Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wallace District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students

9. Fort Shaw Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sun River Valley Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students

10. Chief Joseph School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Great Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 268 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cascade County, MT

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Cascade County, MT has a total population of 84,414 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cascade County, MT

14,179

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cascade County, MT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

29.09 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cascade County, MT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cascade County, MT.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,211 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cascade County, MT Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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