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Best Schools in Cascade, IA
Cascade, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,332 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in Cascade meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cascade, IA
The top high schools in Cascade, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Dubuque High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
2. Cascade Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
3. Monticello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
4. Midland Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 303 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cascade, IA
The top middle schools in Cascade, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drexler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
2. Monticello Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cascade, IA
The top elementary schools in Cascade, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carpenter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 196 Students
2. Cascade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
3. Midland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
4. Dyersville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
5. Shannon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 144 Students
6. Aquin Catholic Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aquin Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 233 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cascade, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cascade, IA has a total population of 3,187 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cascade, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cascade, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cascade, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cascade, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cascade, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cascade, IA
How many schools are in Cascade, IA?
Cascade, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,332 students in total.
How do schools in Cascade perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Cascade score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in Cascade meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cascade?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Cascade
2 of 2 schools in Cascade carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Cascade. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.