Cascade 6-8 vs Lame Deer 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 430 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade 6-8
Cascade · Public middle · Grades 6–8
74 students
Lame Deer 7-8
Lame Deer · Public middle · Grades 7–8
75 students
| Measure | Cascade 6-8 Cascade, Montana | Lame Deer 7-8 Lame Deer, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 102 | #102 of 102 |
| National rank | #2456 of 15,369 | #15271 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 74 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Cascade | Lame Deer |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascade 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 6.9).
- •Cascade 6-8 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Cascade 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 12%).
- •Cascade 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 100%).
- •Cascade 6-8 does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 25.0).
- •Lame Deer 7-8 is the larger school with 75 students compared with 74.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cascade 6-8 better than Lame Deer 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Cascade 6-8 ranks higher (74.4 vs 6.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cascade 6-8 and Lame Deer 7-8?
About 430 km in a straight line, between Cascade and Lame Deer in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade 6-8: 74. Lame Deer 7-8: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade 6-8 and Lame Deer 7-8 rank in Montana?
Cascade 6-8 is 4th of 102 and Lame Deer 7-8 is 102nd of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).