Caverna Middle School

Caverna Independent
2276 S Dixie Hwy
Horse Cave, KY 42749
115 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Caverna Middle School, located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Caverna Independent School District. Situated along South Dixie Highway, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and culture of Hart County. The institution focuses on fostering academic growth and social development during the transitional middle school years, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

The school environment at Caverna Middle is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and small-community support. As part of a smaller school district, the faculty and staff emphasize close relationships with students, allowing for more personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school typically engages students through extracurricular activities and programs that help bridge the gap between childhood and adolescence, ensuring that each student feels connected to the school community as they progress toward graduation.
115
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    86 (74.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (9.6%)
  • Black
    10 (8.7%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (7.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Caverna Independent
Phone: (270)773-4665
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 77
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 40
Grade 8 34
Gender Ratio