Adair County Middle School

Summary:

Adair County Middle School is a public middle school in Columbia, Kentucky, serving 598 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Adair County School District, which is ranked 103 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Adair County Middle School has consistently performed below the state average in most subject areas, with a few exceptions. For example, the school's 7th grade reading proficiency rate was 57% in 2023-2024, higher than the state average of 47%. However, the school's overall performance has been relatively stable, with some fluctuations in rankings and proficiency rates. Compared to nearby schools like Taylor County Middle School and Green County Middle School, Adair County Middle School's performance is generally lower, with lower proficiency rates and rankings.

The school's student population is predominantly White, with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 68% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's per-student spending is relatively high at around $11,000, its student-teacher ratio of 15-16 students per teacher is slightly lower than nearby schools. Interestingly, the school's Hispanic students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 40% of Kentucky middle schools, while male students and students with disabilities have struggled, ranking in the bottom 30% and 50%, respectively. Overall, Adair County Middle School faces challenges in improving its academic performance, particularly as its rankings have declined in recent years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 322 General John Adair Dr
       Columbia, KY  42728


(270) 384-5308

District: Adair County

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend Adair County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Adair County High School

Feeder schools for Adair County Middle School:

Elementary:    Adair County Elementary School
    Adair County Primary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  598

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Two or more races:
5.2%
Hispanic:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Compare Details Adair County Middle School ranks worse than 63% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.78. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adair County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Adair County Middle School 204th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Adair County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Adair County:

SchoolDigger ranks Adair County 103rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Adair County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Adair County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.20 101st 284 64.4%
2008 38.81 183rd 287 36.2%
2009 34.13 207th 289 28.4%
2010 37.50 207th 299 30.8%
2011 52.58 160th 304 47.4%
2012 45.14 181st 319 43.3%
2013 53.51 146th 335 56.4%
2014 58.94 124th 335 63.0%
2015 47.63 177th 337 47.5%
2016 42.95 194th 331 41.4%
2017 40.08 207th 330 37.3%
2018 47.96 163rd 322 49.4%
2019 56.47 134th 335 60.0%
2021 30.55 198th 282 29.8%
2022 50.71 139th 320 56.6%
2023 42.74 179th 327 45.3%
2024 37.78 204th 324 37.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Adair County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.62 5th 98 94.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Adair County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.22 120th 294 59.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adair County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.12 140th 285 50.9%
2019 59.27 99th 303 67.3%
2022 46.38 156th 310 49.7%
2023 46.99 153rd 309 50.5%
2024 35.26 211th 311 32.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Adair County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.60 145th 290 50.0%
2019 57.18 113th 299 62.2%
2021 28.61 181st 233 22.3%
2022 48.21 142nd 299 52.5%
2023 46.67 149th 295 49.5%
2024 48.73 148th 300 50.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Adair County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.51 147th 219 32.9%
2019 30.46 176th 226 22.1%
2022 34.21 69th 111 37.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Adair County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.96 54th 62 12.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Adair County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.29 175th 293 40.3%
2019 52.32 130th 303 57.1%
2021 23.81 172nd 222 22.5%
2022 47.11 147th 304 51.6%
2023 37.39 192nd 307 37.5%
2024 30.18 218th 304 28.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Adair County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.25 46th 116 60.3%
2019 69.74 20th 120 83.3%
2022 65.84 37th 120 69.2%
2023 66.21 33rd 119 72.3%
2024 47.83 62nd 123 49.6%
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Rank History for White students at Adair County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.00 167th 253 34.0%
2019 46.95 140th 266 47.4%
2021 21.99 181st 213 15.0%
2022 41.22 179th 314 43.0%
2023 38.72 193rd 320 39.7%
2024 34.62 212th 316 32.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Adair County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 311 12 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 311 12 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 292 12 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2005 305 13 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 314 10 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2007 386 9 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 400
2008 372 12 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 393
2009 367 13 1 10 3 n/a n/a 3 397
2010 353 9 1 10 0 n/a n/a 4 377
2011 354 5 1 11 0 0 1 0 372
2012 365 9 0 19 1 1 1 0 396
2013 366 9 1 17 1 0 5 0 399
2014 547 9 3 20 0 0 18 0 597
2015 561 11 2 12 2 0 17 0 605
2016 565 8 3 11 3 0 11 0 601
2017 551 5 2 24 0 0 13 0 595
2018 509 12 3 32 0 0 16 0 572
2019 527 9 3 35 0 0 24 0 598
2020 561 12 3 39 0 0 25 0 640
2021 550 8 2 41 0 0 38 0 639
2022 552 5 3 39 0 0 29 0 628
2023 522 12 1 30 2 0 31 0 598

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Adair County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 328 17.8 18.4 99.1
2003 328 17.8 18.4 99.1
2004 306 20.8 14.7 n/a
2005 322 20.8 15.5 n/a
2006 329 21.8 15.1 59.3
2007 400 26.0 15.4 57.6
2008 393 23.8 16.5 58.8
2009 397 23.4 17.0 58.6
2010 377 20.0 18.8 60.9
2011 372 23.0 16.1 60.5
2012 396 24.0 16.5 61.1
2013 399 24.0 16.6 63.9
2014 597 36.0 16.5 65.3
2015 605 34.0 17.7 65.6
2016 601 35.0 17.1 66.7
2017 595 37.0 16.0 66.4
2018 572 38.0 15.0 65.6
2019 598 36.0 16.6 68.2
2020 640 38.0 16.8 69.8
2021 639 40.0 15.9 71
2022 628 38.5 16.3 67.4
2023 598 40.5 14.7 68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Adair County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 328 17.8 18.4 99.1
2003 328 17.8 18.4 99.1
2004 306 20.8 14.7 n/a
2005 322 20.8 15.5 n/a
2006 329 21.8 15.1 59.3
2007 400 26.0 15.4 57.6
2008 393 23.8 16.5 58.8
2009 397 23.4 17.0 58.6
2010 377 20.0 18.8 60.9
2011 372 23.0 16.1 60.5
2012 396 24.0 16.5 61.1
2013 399 24.0 16.6 63.9
2014 597 36.0 16.5 65.3
2015 605 34.0 17.7 65.6
2016 601 35.0 17.1 66.7
2017 595 37.0 16.0 66.4
2018 572 38.0 15.0 65.6
2019 598 36.0 16.6 68.2
2020 640 38.0 16.8 69.8
2021 639 40.0 15.9 71
2022 628 38.5 16.3 67.4
2023 598 40.5 14.7 68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Adair County Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $776 (6.9%) $112 (1.0%) $888 (7.9%) $7,989 (71.3%) $1,366 (12.2%) $9,355 (83.5%) $11,200
2019 $774 (7.0%) $163 (1.5%) $937 (8.5%) $7,816 (70.6%) $1,394 (12.6%) $9,210 (83.2%) $11,071
2020 $798 (7.2%) $130 (1.2%) $928 (8.4%) $7,766 (69.9%) $1,324 (11.9%) $9,089 (81.9%) $11,103
2021 $904 (8.7%) $482 (4.6%) $1,386 (13.3%) $7,581 (73.0%) $1,262 (12.2%) $8,843 (85.2%) $10,384
2022 $1,030 (10.2%) $67 (0.7%) $1,098 (10.9%) $7,810 (77.5%) $1,031 (10.2%) $8,842 (87.7%) $10,081

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Adair County Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 134th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 179th of 327 Middle schools
 14.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students598598
African American912
 33.3%
American Indian02
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic3530
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White527522
 0.9%
Two or More Races2431
 29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.2%68.7%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Adair County Middle School

Students who attend Adair County Middle School usually go on to attend Adair County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 598 students attended Adair County Middle School.

Students at Adair County Middle School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Adair County Middle School ranks 204th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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