Serving 312 students in grades 6-8, James D. Adams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
James D. Adams Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James D. Adams Middle School is 0.06, 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.
James D. Adams Middle School is ranked #925 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend James D. Adams Middle School?
312 students attend James D. Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of James D. Adams Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James D. Adams Middle School?
James D. Adams Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does James D. Adams Middle School offer ?
James D. Adams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James D. Adams Middle School part of?
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