Serving 466 students in grades 6-8, Farristown Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Farristown Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farristown Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Farristown Middle School?
466 students attend Farristown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Farristown Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farristown Middle School?
Farristown Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farristown Middle School offer ?
Farristown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Farristown Middle School part of?
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