Cave Springs Middle School (Closed 2023)

Serving 38 students in grades 5-8, Cave Springs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
(20-21)
≤10%
24%
(20-21)
≤10%
26%
(20-21)
<50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
89%
11%
White
11%
43%
All Ethnic Groups
89%
0.20
(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
2.6%
21.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Cave Springs Middle School?
38 students attend Cave Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cave Springs Middle School students are American Indian, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cave Springs Middle School?
Cave Springs Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cave Springs Middle School offer ?
Cave Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cave Springs Middle School part of?
Cave Springs Middle School is part of Cave Springs School District.

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