Middle Schools in Russell County

Russell County, Kentucky has only one middle school serving grades 6-8 - Russell County Middle School. As the sole middle school in the county, it is the focus of this analysis. The school is part of the Russell County School District, which is ranked 27th out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Russell County Middle School has maintained a consistent statewide ranking, typically falling between 125th and 137th out of 320-327 Kentucky middle schools over the past three school years. The school's performance on state assessments shows some strengths, with proficiency rates above the state average in 6th and 7th grade math and reading, as well as 7th grade science. However, the school's 8th grade proficiency rates in these subjects fall below the state average, indicating a potential need to focus on improving outcomes for 8th-grade students.

With a free/reduced lunch rate of nearly 69%, Russell County Middle School serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. The school's per-student spending of $11,819 and student-teacher ratio of 16.6 are within typical ranges for middle schools in Kentucky, but further analysis would be needed to determine if these metrics are optimized for the school's specific needs and student population. Overall, the data provides a snapshot of Russell County Middle School's performance and characteristics, highlighting areas of strength as well as potential opportunities for improvement.