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Cascade Union Elementary: Cascade Union Elementary averages 35.2/100 — 9.6 points below the state average.

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 35.2/100

Cascade Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 35.2/100 — 9.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Tree of Life International Charter at 43/100, where 23.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,629 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 21.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
35.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.5
27.2 – 42.7
Avg Exceeded %
13.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 4 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
34.7/100
315.8%21.0%
MiddleDeveloping
37.0/100
18.3%22.5%

Cascade Union Elementary's middle schools average 37.0/100 — 5.7 points below the state average with +17.5pp grade-to-grade growth.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Cascade Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
34.7
avg score · 3 schools
Middle
37.0
avg score · 1 school
Anderson Middle
Developing
37/100

District Analysis

Cascade Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 35.2/100 — 9.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Cascade Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 37.0.

District-wide elementary growth averages -0.5pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — growth is essentially flat.

Score range of 15.5 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 21.4%, 3.4pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 11.5%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Tree of Life International Charter leads the district at 43 with 23.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Cascade Union Elementary

2 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
30.4%
White
46.1%
Asian
3.1%
Black
0.9%
Other
19.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
70%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,629
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,054
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 23.3%
$13,481 → $16,629
Spending Efficiency
2.12
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 56%Support 38%Other 6%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$51,421–$100,010
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
62
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Cascade Union Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (3)

Cascade Union Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.7 — 10.2 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.5pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Tree of Life International Charter with a Scope Score of 43 and 23.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Tree of Life International Charter
Cascade Union Elementary Building Momentum
23.6%Developing
43/100
2Meadow Lane Elementary
Cascade Union Elementary On the Rise
16.1%Developing
34/100
3Anderson Heights Elementary
Cascade Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.5%Needs Support
27/100

Middle Schools (1)

Cascade Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.0 — 5.7 points below the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +17.5pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Anderson Middle with a Scope Score of 37 and 8.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Anderson Middle
Cascade Union Elementary On the Rise
8.3%Developing
37/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Cascade Union Elementary a good school district?
Cascade Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.2/100, which is 9.6 points below the state average. 13.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Cascade Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Cascade Union Elementary is Tree of Life International Charter with a Scope Score of 43/100 and 23.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Cascade Union Elementary spend per student?
Cascade Union Elementary spends $16,629 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Cascade Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Cascade Union Elementary range from $51,421–$100,010 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.