Serving 786 students in grades 6-8, Owensboro 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 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 786 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Owensboro 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 Owensboro Middle School is 0.69, 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.
Owensboro Middle School is ranked #899 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Owensboro Middle School?
786 students attend Owensboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Owensboro Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owensboro Middle School?
Owensboro Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Owensboro Middle School offer ?
Owensboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Owensboro Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 786 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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