Caverna Middle School

2276 S Dixie Hwy
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 108 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (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 108 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

Caverna Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caverna Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1156 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
38%
25-29%
45%
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
11%
11%
White
73%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caverna Middle School's ranking?
Caverna Middle School is ranked #1156 out of 1,267 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Caverna Middle School?
108 students attend Caverna Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Caverna Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caverna Middle School?
Caverna Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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