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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
89%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
11%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
48%
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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