Cave Spring Middle

csms.rcps.us/

746 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cave Spring Middle School, located on Brambleton Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Roanoke County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, catering to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Roanoke community, benefiting from strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and community members. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking, collaboration, and character, Cave Spring Middle strives to maintain high standards of instructional excellence while supporting student wellness. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, the school remains a key pillar in the Roanoke County academic landscape, focusing on both scholastic achievement and the preparation of responsible, engaged citizens.

746

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cave Spring Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	561
Hispanic	56
Black	38
Asian	58
Two or More	33

White
561 (75.2%)
Asian
58 (7.8%)
Hispanic
56 (7.5%)
Black
38 (5.1%)
Two or More
33 (4.4%)

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:	Roanoke County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)772-7560
Website:	http://csms.rcps.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 251

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 253

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cave Spring Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	251
Grade 7	242
Grade 8	253

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cave Spring Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	361	48.4%
Male	385	51.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th