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CAVE SPRING MIDDLE

4880 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke, VA 24018Roanoke County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
765
Students
Total enrolled
$14,015
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 765 students in grades 06–08 in Roanoke, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,015 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

CAVE SPRING MIDDLE is a large middle in Roanoke, Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 765 students. The district invests $14,015 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at CAVE SPRING MIDDLE

765
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
30%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution387 male · 378 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility30%
National avg 52% · 233 students
Student Composition
76%
Asian7%
White76%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black7%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510333001448

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,015Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,015
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,166
Student Support$2,663
Administration$1,682
Operations$2,102
Other$1,401
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,015 spent per student, an estimated $6,208 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
41%
State government
47.5%
Local (property tax)
41.4%
Federal programs
11.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Green Valley ElementaryCave Spring ElementaryW.E. Cundiff ElementaryBurlington Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
WILLIAM BYRD MIDDLENORTHSIDE MIDDLEHIDDEN VALLEY MIDDLEGLENVAR MIDDLE
↓
High School
WILLIAM BYRD HIGHCAVE SPRING HIGHNORTHSIDE HIGHHIDDEN VALLEY HIGH
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyRoanoke County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRoanoke County Public Schools →
Phone: (540)772-7560
NCES ID: 510333001448
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Roanoke seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Roanoke County Public Schools
High
WILLIAM BYRD HIGH
1,142 students · 09–12
● 35 opp38% FRL
High
CAVE SPRING HIGH
1,056 students · 09–12
23% FRL
High
NORTHSIDE HIGH
950 students · 09–12
● 40 opp47% FRL
High
HIDDEN VALLEY HIGH
830 students · 09–12
24% FRL
Mid
WILLIAM BYRD MIDDLE
827 students · 06–08
● 35 opp42% FRL
High
GLENVAR HIGH
627 students · 09–12
● 40 opp32% FRL
Mid
NORTHSIDE MIDDLE
627 students · 06–08
● 40 opp53% FRL
Mid
HIDDEN VALLEY MIDDLE
578 students · 06–08
26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4880 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke, VA 24018
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.