Cascade Union Elementary
Cascade Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 29.1/100 — 14.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Meadow Lane Elementary at 34/100, where 16.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,629 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 25.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 28.5/100 | 2 | 11.8% | 26.3% |
| Middle | Developing 30.2/100 | 1 | 8.3% | 22.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Cascade Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Cascade Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 30.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +2.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 10.6 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 25.0%, 6.9pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 14.8%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Meadow Lane Elementary leads the district at 34 with 16.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Cascade Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Cascade Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Cascade Union Elementary spends $16,629 per student in current expenditures — $1,814 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (2)
Cascade Union Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.5 — 15.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +2.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Meadow Lane Elementary with a Scope Score of 34 and 16.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadow Lane Elementary Cascade Union Elementary On the Rise | 16.1% | Developing 34/100 |
| 2 | Anderson Heights Elementary Cascade Union Elementary Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Cascade Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.2 — 10.2 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +17.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Anderson Middle with a Scope Score of 30 and 8.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderson Middle Cascade Union Elementary On the Rise | 8.3% | Developing 30/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Cascade Union Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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