Spencer County Middle School vs. Spencer County High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Spencer County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 690 students in grades 6-8, Spencer County 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 43% (which is higher than 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 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 986 students in grades 9-12, Spencer County High 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 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
690 students
986 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
53 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#507 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
15%
Graduation Rate
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97%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
242
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Grade 7 Students
208
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Grade 8 Students
240
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Grade 9 Students
-
259
Grade 10 Students
-
229
Grade 11 Students
-
244
Grade 12 Students
-
251
Ungraded Students
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3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
89%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%