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Cave Spring Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 718 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted April 18, 2013

This school is wonderful! It has now been completely rebuilt. (Old buillding torn down and new one built) Nothing from the old building was brought into the new one. Bright, beautiful classrooms. Brand new computers, active boards, etc. The staff and teachers are great for the most part. I am a parent with my second child now attending and I have had only one complaint in 3 years. My children have done exceptionally well here both academically and socially.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2013

This school is terrible. If your child has ANY special needs (adhd, any learning disabilities, etc) do not send them here. They will not get the support they need and be treated like something no one wants to deal with. My son is in 7th grade was in honors last year at his old school and is almost failing this year from the lack of support. Everything is a fight to get the child what they need here. My son will not go back to this school. He also says the kids are snobby and gets bullied quite a bit. Horrible horrible school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2012

My child's experence here was AWFULL she was bullyed evreyday and the guidence department would not do a thing about it , the staff is very lazy (with a few exceptions), beacause of this experince my child is now in a privite school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2010

I'm a student here and it's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. The education is good and the teachers are more like friends then teachers. We have SOOO much fun.!!!It's great!!!!!!!! :)))
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 14, 2009

This school is pretty good. Excellent guidance department. If there is any bullying, it is quickly cracked down upon. Classes are fast paced and help the students get ready for college and beyond. The guidance department makes sure kids know their options in high school and how their actions will affect them in the future. Excellent band. If compared to other bands, this would be on top. Only bad thing is that the buildings are not the newest in the world and due to lack of funding, the materials are outdated. But new computers have been installed but the laptops are more of a nuisance then a help. Sports are okay. Strongest teams are Soccer, basketball, and wrestling.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 28, 2009

I am a student here!!!!!!!!! I love it so much!!!!!!! This school has helped me reach my full potential!!!!!!!!!!!! The equipment is a little outdated, but it works. The teachers are so awesome!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 15, 2009

The less than stellar equipment, texts, and support material would be a result of the county priorities rather than the school. The teachers do an excellent job with what they are given. This school has extremely high standards and expectations of the students. For my child it was a little too high and sometimes debilitating as he couldn't always measure up, but overall a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

I find this school to be great for education, but very dated with equipment, security, text books and all support material. I find it funny on back to school night, they would like you to bring in a ream of paper to help supply the school for the year. Lack of funding? Overall this is a great school with dedicated staff and teachers, but is very dated
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

182 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

214 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students97%
Female students98%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students86%
Female students91%
Male students81%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic70%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students94%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant95%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students90%
Female students88%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students98%
Female students99%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities96%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

English: Writing

All Students96%
Female students98%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female students94%
Male students74%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant85%

Science

All Students99%
Female students99%
Male students99%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities96%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students95%
Female students99%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 57%
Black 5% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 6%
Hispanic 2% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 16%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: (540) 772-7560

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