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Caverna Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 645 students in Caverna Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Caverna Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
645 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Caverna Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.44
# American Indian Students
1 Student
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
75 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
12%
11%
# White Students
458 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
71%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
45
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,457 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,940 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,457
$14,317
Spending / Student
$15,940
$14,055
Best Caverna Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caverna High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Caverna Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Dixie Hwy
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Caverna Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie Hwy
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-4665
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-4665
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caverna Independent School District?
Caverna Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 645 students.
What is the rank of Caverna Independent School District?
Caverna Independent School District is ranked #168 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caverna Independent School District?
71% of Caverna Independent School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caverna Independent School District?
Caverna Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Caverna Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,940 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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