Cascade School vs Lodge Pole School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade School
Cascade · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
144 students
Lodge Pole School
Hays · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
144 students
| Measure | Cascade School Cascade, Montana | Lodge Pole School Hays, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 267 | #249 of 267 |
| National rank | #6296 of 50,301 | #47256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 144 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 24.5% |
| city | Cascade | Hays |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 15.8).
- •Cascade School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Cascade School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 24.5%).
- •Cascade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 100%).
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 School better than Lodge Pole School?
On the Success Index (US), Cascade School ranks higher (77.7 vs 15.8 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 School and Lodge Pole School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Cascade and Hays in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade School: 144. Lodge Pole School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade School and Lodge Pole School rank in Montana?
Cascade School is 16th of 267 and Lodge Pole School is 249th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).