Serving 210 students in grades 5-6, Cave City Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 66% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
210 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)66%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)71%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
95%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Cave City Intermediate School?
210 students attend Cave City Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cave City Intermediate School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cave City Intermediate School?
Cave City Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cave City Intermediate School offer ?
Cave City Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Cave City Intermediate School part of?
Cave City Intermediate School is part of Cave City School District.
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