Serving 628 students in grades 6-8, Paducah 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 30% (which is lower 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 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 628 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Paducah 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 Paducah Middle School is 0.65, 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?
30% 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 Paducah Middle School?
628 students attend Paducah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Paducah Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paducah Middle School?
Paducah Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paducah Middle School offer ?
Paducah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paducah Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 628 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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