Serving 721 students in grades 6-8, Spencer County Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Spencer County 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 Spencer County Middle School is 0.17, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Spencer County Middle School?
721 students attend Spencer County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Spencer County Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencer County Middle School?
Spencer County Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spencer County Middle School offer ?
Spencer County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spencer County Middle School part of?
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