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Rock Cave Elementary

Summary:

Rock Cave Elementary is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the town of Rock Cave, West Virginia, with a student population of 135. The school is part of the Upshur County Schools district, which is ranked 50 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rock Cave Elementary has seen a concerning decline in its academic performance and statewide ranking in recent years. The school's proficiency rates on the West Virginia Assessment are consistently below the Upshur County and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.3% of 3rd graders at Rock Cave Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 47.3% in Upshur County and 53.2% statewide. The school's performance is also lower for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, such as Tennerton Elementary and French Creek Elementary, the academic performance data indicates that these resources are not translating into improved student outcomes. Additionally, Rock Cave Elementary has a highly homogeneous student population, with over 97% of students identifying as White, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen at some nearby schools like Buckhannon Academy Elementary (94.99% White) and Peterson-Central Elementary (97.17% White).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12292 Route 20 South Rd
       Rock Cave, WV  26234-5808

(304) 924-6969

District: Upshur County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
338th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,597 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  135

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
African American:
1.5%
Two or more races:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Compare Details Rock Cave Elementary ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Upshur County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.8%), African American (1.5%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Cave Elementary is 13.5, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Upshur County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Cave Elementary is $12,597, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Upshur County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rock Cave Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Cave Elementary 338th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Rock Cave Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Upshur County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Upshur County Schools 50th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rock Cave Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rock Cave Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 67.39 98th 420 76.7%
2010 73.42 64th 427 85.0%
2011 49.53 209th 426 50.9%
2012 46.14 224th 426 47.4%
2013 39.30 284th 428 33.6%
2014 45.93 230th 422 45.5%
2015 35.66 298th 408 27.0%
2016 36.51 281st 402 30.1%
2017 16.97 382nd 399 4.3%
2018 31.62 291st 392 25.8%
2019 22.72 336th 383 12.3%
2021 52.29 162nd 380 57.4%
2022 36.54 246th 375 34.4%
2023 27.55 297th 368 19.3%
2024 16.76 338th 368 8.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rock Cave Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.15 306th 377 18.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Cave Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.24 361st 382 5.5%
2018 39.93 243rd 368 34.0%
2021 58.05 99th 335 70.4%
2022 39.10 224th 347 35.4%
2023 48.29 169th 333 49.2%
2024 25.12 296th 336 11.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Rock Cave Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 9.24 373rd 381 2.1%
2018 24.12 320th 366 12.6%
2019 13.28 330th 339 2.7%
2021 42.32 184th 322 42.9%
2023 33.91 228th 317 28.1%
2024 13.95 301st 316 4.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rock Cave Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.08 264th 382 30.9%
2018 48.67 180th 364 50.5%
2022 39.82 199th 330 39.7%
2024 29.28 257th 325 20.9%
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Rank History for White students at Rock Cave Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 17.04 362nd 382 5.2%
2018 31.98 283rd 374 24.3%
2019 23.15 323rd 373 13.4%
2021 51.42 163rd 376 56.6%
2022 36.98 243rd 373 34.9%
2023 27.06 300th 366 18.0%
2024 16.30 338th 367 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rock Cave Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 145 145
1990 145 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1991 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1992 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1993 129 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1994 128 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1995 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1996 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1997 114 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1998 117 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 118 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2000 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2001 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2002 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2003 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2004 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2005 107 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2006 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2007 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2008 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2009 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2010 128 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 129
2011 140 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 141
2012 139 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 141
2013 135 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 137
2014 135 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 137
2015 141 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 143
2016 151 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 152
2017 148 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 149
2018 132 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 134
2019 135 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 136
2020 135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 135
2021 129 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 130
2022 122 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 123
2023 132 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 135

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rock Cave Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 145 7.0 20.7 n/a
1990 145 6.0 24.1 60
1991 140 7.0 20.0 57.9
1992 136 6.5 20.9 62.5
1993 130 6.0 21.7 73.8
1994 129 6.0 21.5 74.4
1995 126 9.0 14.0 65.1
1996 126 9.0 14.0 65.1
1997 114 8.0 14.3 76.3
1998 117 9.0 13.0 70.9
1999 118 9.0 13.1 70.3
2000 123 8.0 15.4 68.3
2001 120 8.0 15.0 70
2002 139 9.0 15.4 69.8
2003 139 9.0 15.4 69.8
2004 123 10.0 12.3 67.5
2005 107 10.0 10.7 71
2006 136 9.0 15.1 72.1
2007 142 9.0 15.8 78.9
2008 152 9.0 16.9 76.3
2009 144 9.5 15.2 78.5
2010 129 9.5 13.5 82.9
2011 141 11.5 12.2 75.2
2012 141 10.1 13.9 73
2013 137 10.1 13.5 81
2014 137 10.6 12.9 n/a
2015 143 10.0 14.3 50.3
2016 152 11.0 13.8 65.1
2017 149 9.8 15.1 59.7
2018 134 10.2 13.0 81.3
2019 136 10.3 13.1 56.6
2020 135 10.5 12.8 57
2021 130 10.0 13.0 63.1
2022 123 10.0 12.3 n/a
2023 135 10.0 13.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rock Cave Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 145 7.0 20.7 n/a
1990 145 6.0 24.1 60
1991 140 7.0 20.0 57.9
1992 136 6.5 20.9 62.5
1993 130 6.0 21.7 73.8
1994 129 6.0 21.5 74.4
1995 126 9.0 14.0 65.1
1996 126 9.0 14.0 65.1
1997 114 8.0 14.3 76.3
1998 117 9.0 13.0 70.9
1999 118 9.0 13.1 70.3
2000 123 8.0 15.4 68.3
2001 120 8.0 15.0 70
2002 139 9.0 15.4 69.8
2003 139 9.0 15.4 69.8
2004 123 10.0 12.3 67.5
2005 107 10.0 10.7 71
2006 136 9.0 15.1 72.1
2007 142 9.0 15.8 78.9
2008 152 9.0 16.9 76.3
2009 144 9.5 15.2 78.5
2010 129 9.5 13.5 82.9
2011 141 11.5 12.2 75.2
2012 141 10.1 13.9 73
2013 137 10.1 13.5 81
2014 137 10.6 12.9 n/a
2015 143 10.0 14.3 50.3
2016 152 11.0 13.8 65.1
2017 149 9.8 15.1 59.7
2018 134 10.2 13.0 81.3
2019 136 10.3 13.1 56.6
2020 135 10.5 12.8 57
2021 130 10.0 13.0 63.1
2022 123 10.0 12.3 n/a
2023 135 10.0 13.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rock Cave Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,572 (12.5%) $11,025 (87.5%) $12,597

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Cave Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 336th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 297th of 368 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Cave Elementary)5534.8
 20.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Upshur County Schools)42.436.5
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Cave Elementary)3034.8
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Upshur County Schools)40.131.3
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Cave Elementary)26.728.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Upshur County Schools)37.235
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Cave Elementary)26.728.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Upshur County Schools)40.337.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Cave Elementary)36.427.8
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Upshur County Schools)33.326.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Cave Elementary)31.850
 18.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Upshur County Schools)33.736.3
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Rock Cave Elementary)18.216.7
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Upshur County Schools)25.423.7
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students136135
 0.7%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White135132
 2.2%
Two or More Races01

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Students at Rock Cave Elementary are 98% White, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Rock Cave Elementary.

Rock Cave Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.2% of West Virginia elementary schools.


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