Cascade School vs Meadowlark School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 235 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
Meadowlark School
Chinook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
144 students
| Measure | Cascade School Cascade, Montana | Meadowlark School Chinook, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 267 | #155 of 267 |
| National rank | #6296 of 50,301 | #26970 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% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Cascade | Chinook |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 47.3).
- •Cascade School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Cascade School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Cascade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 43.8%).
- •Meadowlark School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
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 Meadowlark School?
On the Success Index (US), Cascade School ranks higher (77.7 vs 47.3 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 Meadowlark School?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Cascade and Chinook in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade School: 144. Meadowlark School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade School and Meadowlark School rank in Montana?
Cascade School is 16th of 267 and Meadowlark School is 155th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).