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Cave Spring Middle

Q: Is Cave Spring Middle a good school?

Yes! Cave Spring Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 13 th of 416 Virginia middle schools.

Q: How many students attend Cave Spring Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 746 students attended Cave Spring Middle.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Cave Spring Middle?

Students at Cave Spring Middle are 75% White, 8% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Q: What high school do graduates of Cave Spring Middle attend?

Students who attend Cave Spring Middle usually go on to attend Cave Spring High

Public Grades 6-8

13^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 416 Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 97% of Virginia middle schools

Summary

Cave Spring Middle, serving grades 6–8 in Roanoke, VA, educates 746 students within the highly regarded Roanoke County Public Schools district, and stands out as the region's top-ranked middle school at #13 among Virginia's 416 middle schools, earning a 5-star rating while maintaining 97th percentile performance over the past decade. This consistently upward-trending school has climbed from #39 to #13 in recent years, and its academic proficiency rates across every subject and grade level far exceed both district and state averages—most dramatically in 8th-grade math, where 91% of students are proficient compared to just 47% statewide.

Perhaps the most impressive distinction is the school's near-perfect results in advanced math: 100% proficiency in Geometry and both 7th and 8th-grade Algebra I, indicating a robust accelerated pathway that moves many students into high-school-level coursework. Chronic absenteeism has also been cut nearly in half in three years, dropping to just 7.3%—about half the state average and a strong sign of a healthy school climate. When compared to nearby options, Cave Spring edges out Hidden Valley Middle (ranked #32) in several key subjects, and far surpasses other district peers like Glenvar Middle (#65) and Northside Middle (#178). It also dramatically outperforms nearby Roanoke City Public Schools middle schools, where many rank in the bottom 10–20% of the state.

Cave Spring also earns high marks for serving a broad cross-section of its student body—Hispanic students rank #3 of 283 statewide, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds rank #13, while disabled and African American students rank in the 90th and 87th percentiles respectively. Even its relative weakest subgroup (Asian students) sits at the 70th percentile, still above the median Virginia school. Notably, the school achieves these results while spending less per student than several lower-performing peers, including Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle and James Madison Middle, suggesting strong instructional efficiency. For parents seeking a top-tier middle school in the Roanoke area, Cave Spring Middle offers a proven blend of academic excellence, strong attendance, and equitable outcomes.

746

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,326

Per pupil spending ?

30.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018

(540) 772-7560

District: Roanoke County Public Schools

Students who attend Cave Spring Middle usually attend:

High:

Cave Spring High

Feeder schools for Cave Spring Middle:

Elementary:	Back Creek Elementary
	Clearbrook Elementary
	Penn Forest Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.2%

Asian:

7.8%

Hispanic:

7.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (89% vs 70% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Virginia middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Roanoke County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school89%

District avg79%

Virginia avg70%

13^th of 416

Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Middle Schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools

11^th of 131Roanoke County Public Schools among Virginia 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	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.9	13 of 416	96.9%	★★★★★
2025	85.5	20 of 419	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	85.9	17 of 417	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	82.7	39 of 422	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	81.2	35 of 415	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	81.4	32 of 419	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	80.9	32 of 424	92.5%	★★★★★
2018	79.0	35 of 413	91.5%	★★★★★
2017	83.5	21 of 415	94.9%	★★★★★
2016	84.7	18 of 409	95.6%	★★★★★
2015	86.9	9 of 412	97.8%	★★★★★
2014	89.7	7 of 416	98.3%	★★★★★
2013	86.4	16 of 416	96.2%	★★★★★
2012	84.0	12 of 413	97.1%	★★★★★
2011	80.9	16 of 413	96.1%	★★★★★
2010	64.9	101 of 408	75.2%	★★★★☆
2009	73.7	38 of 390	90.3%	★★★★★
2008	75.0	36 of 391	90.8%	★★★★★
2007	71.4	55 of 387	85.8%	★★★★☆
2006	84.8	15 of 383	96.1%	★★★★★
2005	78.7	40 of 340	88.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	38 of 297	87.2%	★★★★☆
2025	71.8	60 of 297	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	92.6	3 of 299	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	77.1	52 of 298	82.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	41 of 137	70.1%	★★★★☆
2025	69.8	31 of 136	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	64.2	44 of 128	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.3	20 of 132	84.8%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	83.7	28 of 292	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	8 of 281	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	73.4	54 of 278	80.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.0	11 of 409	97.3%	★★★★★
2025	84.3	22 of 403	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	84.3	21 of 407	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	83.3	29 of 411	92.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	94.7	3 of 283	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	86.3	19 of 279	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	81.4	28 of 272	89.7%	★★★★★
2023	77.2	47 of 275	82.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	90.0	13 of 401	96.8%	★★★★★
2025	85.8	28 of 403	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	89.4	15 of 402	96.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.2	13 of 410	96.8%	★★★★★
2025	85.6	19 of 404	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	86.2	19 of 407	95.3%	★★★★★
2023	80.5	47 of 409	88.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	71.6	54 of 249	78.3%	★★★★☆
2025	65.4	81 of 244	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.0	88 of 231	61.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	82.5	14 of 400	96.5%	★★★★★
2025	78.3	41 of 400	89.8%	★★★★☆
2024	82.0	24 of 396	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	74.1	68 of 402	83.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)99th percentile~ school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

Male (2026)97th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile~ school

White (2026)96th percentile~ school

Disabled (2026)90th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)87th percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)78th percentile-19 vs school

Asian (2026)70th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+3 vs state

Algebra I100%+5 vs state

English Reading90%+16 vs state

Civics and Economics88%+15 vs state

Mathematics87%+32 vs state

Science86%+21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Geometry (2026)	SOL Algebra I (2026)		SOL Algebra II (2026)	SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Biology (2026)	SOL Science (2026)	SOL Earth Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL Geography (2026)	SOL World History I (2026)	SOL Civics and Economics (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL World History I 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cave Spring Middle	Public	6-8	4880 Brambleton Ave	Roanoke	24018	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 772-7560	746	54	13.8	30.4%	561 (75.2%)	38 (5.1%)	56 (7.5%)	58 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	87.9	13^th of 416 public middle schools	96.9%		85.5	20^th of 419 public middle schools	95.2%	7	100.0	100.0	100.0		85.6	85.3	91.1		85.8	≥ 50%	89.4	90.9	88.4	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	88.0	$9,326	$137	$9,189
Hidden Valley Middle	Public	6-8	4902 Hidden Valley School Rd	Roanoke	24018	Roanoke city	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 772-7570	581	43	13.6	30.3%	404 (69.5%)	48 (8.3%)	50 (8.6%)	44 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.0%)	82.1	32^nd of 416 public middle schools	92.3%		83	32^nd of 419 public middle schools	92.4%		100.0	100.0	100.0		85.4	88.2	78.3	≥ 50%	71.9	438.0	86.4	87.8	84.1		≥ 50%	≥ 50%	82.2	$10,959	$200	$10,759
James Madison Middle	Public	6-8	1160 Overland Rd SW	Roanoke	24015	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 853-2351	598	42	14.1	—	268 (44.8%)	204 (34.1%)	55 (9.2%)	18 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.4%)	23.5	357^th of 416 public middle schools	14.2%		26.9	339^th of 419 public middle schools	19.1%	18	95.7	96.9	93.0		24.5	15.8	8.7		22.5	100.0	66.7	59.0	62.5			77.7	55.6	$12,925	$985	$11,940
Woodrow Wilson Middle	Public	6-8	1813 Carter Rd SW	Roanoke	24015	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 853-2358	601	50	11.9	—	245 (40.8%)	214 (35.6%)	77 (12.8%)	35 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	14.9	379^th of 416 public middle schools	8.9%		19.5	372^nd of 419 public middle schools	11.2%	7	86.0	75.5	94.1		23.7	19.4	20.0		17.5	82.2	58.8	57.1	56.1			88.7	60.5	$12,733	$973	$11,760
Andrew Lewis Middle	Public	6-8	616 South College Ave	Salem	24153	Salem city	Salem City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 387-2513	839	49	17.1	44.8%	544 (64.8%)	138 (16.4%)	92 (11.0%)	19 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.4%)	59.6	172^nd of 416 public middle schools	58.7%		60.4	172^nd of 419 public middle schools	58.9%		100.0	100.0	96.9		73.5	76.1	51.8		66.7	≥ 50%	77.7	75.1	72.2	365.0		68.2	409.0	$10,255	$329	$9,926
John P. Fishwick Middle	Public	6-8	1004 Montrose Ave SE	Roanoke	24013	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-6040	456	36	12.5	97.6%	176 (38.6%)	136 (29.8%)	93 (20.4%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.2%)	24.9	350^th of 416 public middle schools	15.9%		17.2	382^nd of 419 public middle schools	8.8%	32	94.4	100.0	100.0		33.7	18.8	40.5		52.3	100.0	59.2	53.9	65.1			100.0	63.3	$12,952	$992	$11,960
Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle	Public	6-8	1220 5th Street NW	Roanoke	24016	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2681	540	48	11.2	97.2%	76 (14.1%)	322 (59.6%)	105 (19.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.7%)	4.8	407^th of 416 public middle schools	2.2%		4.8	409^th of 419 public middle schools	2.4%	2	68.2	96.3	100.0		12.5	6.4	12.5		29.8	82.6	42.5	31.8	39.5			66.7	44.4	$13,233	$1,013	$12,221
Breckinridge Middle	Public	6-8	3901 Williamson Rd NW	Roanoke	24012	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2251	733	54	13.6	—	113 (15.4%)	273 (37.2%)	284 (38.7%)	37 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.3%)	11.2	392^nd of 416 public middle schools	5.8%		9.3	398^th of 419 public middle schools	5.0%	6	95.2	100.0	97.1		21.4	28.7	34.4		28.2	92.9	35.8	47.4	51.2			74.6	51.8	$12,676	$970	$11,706
Northside Middle	Public	6-8	6810 Northside High School Rd	Roanoke	24019	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 561-8145	648	48	13.5	71.9%	316 (48.8%)	114 (17.6%)	113 (17.4%)	41 (6.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (9.1%)	59	178^th of 416 public middle schools	57.2%		69.1	120^th of 419 public middle schools	71.4%	58	100.0	100.0	100.0		67.2	62.4	74.6		61.9	< 50%	71.4	77.6	76.2	< 50%	≥ 50%	< 50%	70.4	$10,495	$194	$10,301
Glenvar Middle	Public	6-8	4555 Malus Dr	Salem	24153	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 387-6322	433	36	11.9	38.1%	369 (85.2%)	19 (4.4%)	20 (4.6%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	76	65^th of 416 public middle schools	84.4%		74.8	88^th of 419 public middle schools	79.0%	23	100.0	100.0	97.8	≥ 50%	80.0	77.6	73.9		71.5		78.0	86.1	81.5		≥ 50%	≥ 50%	81.3	$12,626	$382	$12,245

Frequently Asked Questions about Cave Spring Middle

Is Cave Spring Middle a good school?

Yes! Cave Spring Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 13^th of 416 Virginia middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Cave Spring Middle attend?

Students who attend Cave Spring Middle usually go on to attend Cave Spring High

How many students attend Cave Spring Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 746 students attended Cave Spring Middle.

What district is Cave Spring Middle in?

Roanoke County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Cave Spring Middle?

Students at Cave Spring Middle are 75% White, 8% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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