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Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory

Public, Charter Grades 6-8

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 82% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory is a public middle school in Cave City, Arkansas, serving 259 students in grades 6-8 within the highly-rated Cave City School District, which ranks 26th out of 251 districts in the state.

This school stands out for its exceptional mathematics performance, with 54.7% of students proficient in math compared to the state average of 44.1%. This strength is consistent across all grade levels and has been a sustained trend for several years. The school also outperforms nearby schools like Southside Junior High School (44.1% math proficiency) and Batesville Junior High School Charter (40.0% math proficiency). Despite serving a community where about 80% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school consistently exceeds state averages in all four core subjects—English Language Arts, Reading, Math, and Science.

A key factor in this success appears to be the school's significant investment in its students. With a per-student spending of $15,023 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1, Cave City Middle School provides a more personalized learning environment than its peers. For comparison, Southside Middle School spends $9,775 per student with a 20.1:1 ratio. The school has also shown remarkable improvement over the past decade, climbing from a 2-star rating to a consistent 4-star rating, demonstrating a clear and sustained upward trajectory in academic performance.

259

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,023

Per pupil spending ?

79.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

711 N. Main
Cave City, AR 72521

(870) 283-5392

District: Cave City School District

Students who attend Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory usually attend:

High:

Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

Feeder schools for Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory:

Elementary:

Cave City Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

6.2%

African American:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (49% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Arkansas middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 42 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Arkansas avg42%

58^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^th of 251Cave City School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	74.9	58 of 327	82.3%	★★★★☆
2025	74.7	57 of 324	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.0	47 of 335	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	74.5	66 of 330	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	58.5	134 of 330	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.0	112 of 319	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.7	123 of 318	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.9	79 of 315	74.9%	★★★★☆
2016	69.1	76 of 312	75.6%	★★★★☆
2015	39.0	165 of 275	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.2	124 of 280	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.1	109 of 278	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	76.5	40 of 265	84.9%	★★★★☆
2011	70.3	71 of 264	73.1%	★★★★☆
2010	76.5	42 of 254	83.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics55%+11 vs state

Science52%+8 vs state

Reading46%+6 vs state

English Language Arts45%+5 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, September 2, 2022

This is a great school. It offers a lot of interventions for students who need a little something extra. Teachers are very positive and the principals are approachable. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)							ATLAS Reading (2026)							ATLAS Mathematics (2026)						ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)		ATLAS Science (2026)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-8	711 N. Main	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-5392	259	24	10.7	79.2%	230 (88.8%)	6 (2.3%)	16 (6.2%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	74.9	58^th of 327 public middle schools	82.3%		74.7	57^th of 324 public middle schools	82.4%	1			49.4	41.4	43.5		44.7			50.7	37.3	49.4		46.0			49.4	57.4	57.1	54.7								55.9	51.3	50.6	52.5	$15,023	$3,594	$11,429
Batesville Junior High School Charter	Public, Charter	6-8	2 Pioneer Drive	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 793-7533	690	47	14.8	67.8%	369 (53.5%)	35 (5.1%)	240 (34.8%)	17 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	21 (3.0%)	53.2	149^th of 327 public middle schools	54.4%		50	160^th of 324 public middle schools	50.6%	11			37.7	31.6	41.6		37.3			34.6	32.7	38.1		35.3			46.1	36.7	36.2	40.0	90.7		90.7					43.0	44.1	52.0	46.6
Southside Middle School	Public	4-6	55 Quail Lane	Southside	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-2332	450	22	20.1	55.6%	411 (91.3%)	8 (1.8%)	23 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)								(n/a)	40.4	40.7	46.4				42.5	41.7	43.4	48.3				44.5	54.0	53.1	58.8			55.3						49.7	51.7	55.6			52.3	$9,775	$1,121	$8,655
Southside Junior High School	Public, Charter	7-9	70 Scott Drive	Southside	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-4003	427	37	11.6	55.0%	387 (90.6%)	6 (1.4%)	22 (5.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	56.4	136^th of 327 public middle schools	58.4%		57	127^th of 324 public middle schools	60.8%	9				31.6	35.9	46.8	37.6				35.5	37.3	51.6	41.0				45.2	42.7	44.1	47.0	22.5	26.4	44.7	44.7				45.8	53.7	49.5	$10,806	$956	$9,850

Frequently Asked Questions about Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory

Is Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory a good school?

Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory ranks 58^th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory attend?

Students who attend Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory usually go on to attend Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School

What district is Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory in?

Cave City School District

How many students attend Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory?

In the 2024-25 school year, 259 students attended Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory.

What is the racial makeup of Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory?

Students at Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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