Serving 205 students in grades 6-8, Wurtland 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 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Wurtland 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 Wurtland Middle School is 0.10, 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.
Wurtland Middle School is ranked #927 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Wurtland Middle School?
205 students attend Wurtland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wurtland Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wurtland Middle School?
Wurtland Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wurtland Middle School offer ?
Wurtland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wurtland Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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