Serving 386 students in grades 6-8, John W. Bate 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 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
John W. Bate 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 John W. Bate Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend John W. Bate Middle School?
386 students attend John W. Bate Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of John W. Bate Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W. Bate Middle School?
John W. Bate Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does John W. Bate Middle School offer ?
John W. Bate Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John W. Bate Middle School part of?
JBMS has changed, and not for the better. I am a mother of Biracial kids, varying in age. I must say that I am both disappointed and disgusted at the administration's lack of understanding, the need for students to have teachers that look like them. It is imperative that students have teachers in which to connect. It's great to get proficient test scores. Do you know what's better? Helping to develop positive, contributing members of our society by understanding the journey of the students who are not just white and upper middle class. Shame on you.
- Posted by Parent - Mother
54/16/2018
i think this is a really good school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - heaven scott
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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