Serving 620 students in grades 6-8, Kenneth D. King 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 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Kenneth D. King 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 Kenneth D. King Middle School is 0.32, 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.
Kenneth D. King Middle School is ranked #601 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Kenneth D. King Middle School?
620 students attend Kenneth D. King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Kenneth D. King Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenneth D. King Middle School?
Kenneth D. King Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenneth D. King Middle School offer ?
Kenneth D. King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenneth D. King Middle School part of?
King Middle School is a alright school. The teachers here could go somewhere way better and use their degrees for the better because we don't learn crap here. I've been here my whole school time and the kids here are awful.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - anonymous
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
