Cascade Middle School vs Elk Meadow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade Middle School
Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
Elk Meadow Elementary School
Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
| Measure | Cascade Middle School Bend, Oregon | Elk Meadow Elementary School Bend, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 208 | #136 of 678 |
| National rank | #6337 of 15,369 | #19919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 687 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| city | Bend | Bend |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Meadow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 56.0).
- •Elk Meadow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Cascade Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Cascade Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 48.6%).
- •Elk Meadow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 24.5).
- •Cascade Middle School is the larger school with 687 students compared with 459.
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 Middle School better than Elk Meadow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Meadow Elementary School ranks higher (57.5 vs 56.0 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 Middle School and Elk Meadow Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bend and Bend in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Middle School: 687. Elk Meadow Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Middle School and Elk Meadow Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Cascade Middle School is 40th of 208 and Elk Meadow Elementary School is 136th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).