Back Creek Elementary vs Cave Spring Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Back Creek Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Cave Spring Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students
| Measure | Back Creek Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Cave Spring Middle Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #125 of 1,142 | #46 of 340 |
| National rank | #1139 of 50,301 | #411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 274 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 96% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.5 vs 88.4).
- •Cave Spring Middle does better on math proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •Cave Spring Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Back Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 30.4%).
- •Cave Spring Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.4).
- •Cave Spring Middle is the larger school with 746 students compared with 274.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Back Creek Elementary better than Cave Spring Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Back Creek Elementary and Cave Spring Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Back Creek Elementary: 274. Cave Spring Middle: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Back Creek Elementary and Cave Spring Middle rank in Virginia?
Back Creek Elementary is 125th of 1,142 and Cave Spring Middle is 46th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).