Serving 259 students in grades 6-8, Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cave City Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Cave City, AR, encompassing approximately 285.1 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10.4 miles from the school to its edge and extending up to 16.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory's student population of 259 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
89%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory's ranking?
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory is ranked #183 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory often compared to?
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Cave City Elementary School, Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School, Highland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory?
259 students attend Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory?
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory offer ?
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory part of?
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory is part of Cave City School District.
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