Serving 509 students in grades 6-8, West Hardin Middle School ranks in the top 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 48% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
West Hardin Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hardin Middle School is 0.32, 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 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend West Hardin Middle School?
509 students attend West Hardin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of West Hardin Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hardin Middle School?
West Hardin Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Hardin Middle School offer ?
West Hardin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Hardin Middle School part of?
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