Caverna Middle School

2276 S Dixie Hwy
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 163 students in grades 6-8, Caverna Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Caverna Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Caverna Middle School's student population of 163 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Caverna Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caverna Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#958 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
30%
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35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
14%
11%
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White
66%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caverna Middle School's ranking?
Caverna Middle School is ranked #958 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Caverna Middle School?
163 students attend Caverna Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Caverna Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caverna Middle School?
Caverna Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Caverna Middle School offer ?
Caverna Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Caverna Middle School part of?
Caverna Middle School is part of Caverna Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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