Serving 375 students in grades 6-8, West Carter 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 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 2% 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: 375 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
West Carter 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 West Carter Middle School is 0.04, 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.
West Carter Middle School is ranked #704 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend West Carter Middle School?
375 students attend West Carter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of West Carter Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Carter Middle School?
West Carter Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Carter Middle School offer ?
West Carter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Carter Middle School part of?
hi my name is tracey estep. And i will be going here in august. I will be an 8th grade,and i come from tn.to lexington to here so i hope that i love it my cosins said i would love it here
- Posted by Student/Alumni - trace
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 375 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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