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6.0 avg / 10

Caverna Independent School District

School District · Cave City, Kentucky

Students: 638
Teachers (FTE): 54

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,796

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#94 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,796

+$6,810 vs Kentucky median

District size

638 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Caverna Independent

Caverna Independent is a Cave City, Kentucky school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 638 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $20,796 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Caverna Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Caverna High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Caverna Independent students show an average math proficiency of 18.6% and ELA proficiency of 35.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Caverna Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 18.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 35.6%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Caverna Independent with test data.

Schools in Caverna Independent

3 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Cave City
Total Enrollment
638
Teachers (FTE)
54
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Caverna Independent?

Caverna Independent has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Caverna Independent?

The average composite rating for Caverna Independent is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Caverna Independent?

Caverna Independent spends $20,796 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Caverna Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Caverna Independent is 11.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Caverna Independent?

Caverna High School is the highest-rated school in Caverna Independent with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Caverna Independent?

Across schools in Caverna Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Caverna Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Caverna Independent has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
18.6%
ELA Proficiency
35.6%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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