Serving 335 students in grades 6-8, Belfry Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 335 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Belfry Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belfry Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Belfry Middle School is ranked #413 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Belfry Middle School?
335 students attend Belfry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Belfry Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belfry Middle School?
Belfry Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Belfry Middle School offer ?
Belfry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belfry Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 335 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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