D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Caverna Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2276 S Dixie Hwy, Horse Cave, KY 42749
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in Kentucky
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
108
Students
enrolled
9.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%10/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+16 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−0 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%42%reading +3 pts, math -9 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income67%42%reading +16 pts, math +5 pts78th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2276 S Dixie Hwy
City Horse Cave
ZIP Code 42749
District 2101110
NCES School ID 210111001914
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42749

Understanding the community around Caverna Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,833
Per Capita Income $27,495
Poverty Rate 19.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%
High School or Higher 83.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $105,100
Median Rent $649
Owner-Occupied 69.5%
Renter-Occupied 30.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Caverna Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.2%
Black 11.1%
Two or More Races 10.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 108
Teachers (FTE) 11.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Caverna Middle School?
Caverna Middle School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Caverna Middle School?
Caverna Middle School has 108 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1.
What grades does Caverna Middle School serve?
Caverna Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Caverna Middle School receive per student?
Caverna Middle School receives $20,389 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Caverna Middle School in 42749 ▼
Avg Home Value
$176,746
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
30.5%

Other Schools in 42749

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026