Serving 462 students in grades 6-8, South Marshall 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 31% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
South Marshall 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 South Marshall Middle School is 0.15, 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.
South Marshall Middle School is ranked #845 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?
31% 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 South Marshall Middle School?
462 students attend South Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Marshall Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Marshall Middle School?
South Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Marshall Middle School offer ?
South Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Marshall Middle School part of?
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