Middle Schools in Paris Independent

The Paris Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Paris Independent school district in Kentucky. With an enrollment of 146 students, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages on academic assessments, ranking 297 out of 324 middle schools in Kentucky and earning a 0 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paris Middle School's academic struggles are evident across multiple subject areas and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 24% of 6th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 42%. Reading proficiency rates ranged from 32-34% at the school, well below the statewide average of 41-49%. These persistent achievement gaps suggest systemic challenges that the school and district need to address.

Compounding the academic challenges, Paris Middle School serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 82% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's per-student spending of $1,304,139 in 2018-2019 was relatively high, more analysis would be needed to understand how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning. With a small student body and a student-teacher ratio of 12.6 to 1, the school's size may also be a factor influencing its performance, warranting further exploration.