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Bester Elementary School vs. Cascade Elementary School

Should you attend Bester Elementary School or Cascade Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Bester Elementary School
385 Mill St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Cascade Elementary School
14519 Pennersville Rd
Cascade, MD 21719
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Cascade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cascade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
461 students
144 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bester Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cascade Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bester Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cascade Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
8 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bester Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cascade Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bester Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1032 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#701 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bester Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cascade Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
25-29%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cascade Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cascade Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bester Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cascade Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bester Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cascade Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
49
11
Kindergarten Students
62
20
Grade 1 Students
69
21
Grade 2 Students
61
19
Grade 3 Students
77
23
Grade 4 Students
82
20
Grade 5 Students
61
30
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
32%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
20%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bester Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cascade Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cascade Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cascade Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bester Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cascade Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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