Cascade 6-8 vs Rocky Boy 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 181 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
Rocky Boy 7-8
Box Elder · Public middle · Grades 7–8
73 students
| Measure | Cascade 6-8 Cascade, Montana | Rocky Boy 7-8 Box Elder, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 102 | #98 of 102 |
| National rank | #2456 of 15,369 | #14949 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 74 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Cascade | Box Elder |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascade 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 11.6).
- •Cascade 6-8 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Cascade 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 17%).
- •Cascade 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 100%).
- •Rocky Boy 7-8 does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 18.5).
- •Cascade 6-8 is the larger school with 74 students compared with 73.
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 Rocky Boy 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Cascade 6-8 ranks higher (74.4 vs 11.6 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 Rocky Boy 7-8?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Cascade and Box Elder in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade 6-8: 74. Rocky Boy 7-8: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade 6-8 and Rocky Boy 7-8 rank in Montana?
Cascade 6-8 is 4th of 102 and Rocky Boy 7-8 is 98th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).