Is Bath County Middle School a good school?

Bath County Middle School ranks 201 st of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bath County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended Bath County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bath County Middle School?

Students at Bath County Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Bath County Middle School attend?

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

Bath County Middle School

Summary:

Bath County Middle School is a public middle school located in Owingsville, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 416 students. The school is part of the Bath County School District, which is ranked 97 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bath County Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in most subject areas and grade levels based on the Kentucky State Assessment (KSA) scores. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Social Studies are below the state averages, with the largest gaps in Mathematics and Reading. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with a relative strength in serving special education students but struggling with the performance of other subgroups, such as female students, male students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students. The school's performance for gifted and talented students is particularly concerning, ranking 61st out of 62 Kentucky middle schools in 2018-2019.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Simons Middle School in Fleming County and Rowan County Middle School in Rowan County, Bath County Middle School generally underperforms in academic proficiency. These schools have higher KSA scores in Mathematics, Reading, and other subject areas, as well as lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more socioeconomically diverse student population. While Bath County Middle School has made investments in resources, it will need to focus on targeted strategies and interventions to address these challenges and improve overall student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

335 W Main St
Owingsville, KY 40360

(606) 674-8165

District: Bath County

SchoolDigger Rank:
201^st of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,040

Students who attend Bath County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bath County High School

Feeder schools for Bath County Middle School:

Elementary:	Crossroads Elementary School
	Owingsville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bath County Middle School ranks worse than 62% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), two or more races (3%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bath County Middle School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Bath County Middle School employs 26.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bath County Middle School is $13,040.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bath County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bath County Middle School 201^st of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Bath County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Bath County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bath County 97^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bath County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bath County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	16.54	253^rd	284	10.9%
2008	26.33	229^th	287	20.2%
2009	42.53	180^th	289	37.7%
2010	22.82	257^th	299	14.0%
2011	39.21	201^st	304	33.9%
2012	54.89	137^th	319	57.1%
2013	50.54	162^nd	335	51.6%
2014	53.79	149^th	335	55.5%
2015	42.81	209^th	337	38.0%
2016	44.41	186^th	331	43.8%
2017	47.54	170^th	330	48.5%
2018	49.06	156^th	322	51.6%
2019	44.93	187^th	335	44.2%
2021	14.82	260^th	282	7.8%
2022	23.44	254^th	320	20.6%
2023	50.93	147^th	327	55.0%
2024	38.41	201^st	324	38.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bath County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	42.80	177^th	294	39.8%
2023	59.79	32^nd	124	74.2%
2024	50.16	43^rd	130	66.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bath County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	53.73	121^st	285	57.5%
2019	50.44	142^nd	303	53.1%
2022	29.37	230^th	310	25.8%
2023	60.88	100^th	309	67.6%
2024	42.16	178^th	311	42.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Bath County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.16	9^th	21	57.1%
2024	46.93	14^th	28	50.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bath County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	50.73	139^th	290	52.1%
2019	43.01	178^th	299	40.5%
2021	18.96	213^th	233	8.6%
2022	23.73	249^th	299	16.7%
2023	42.19	173^rd	295	41.4%
2024	42.55	166^th	300	44.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bath County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.79	122^nd	219	44.3%
2019	44.14	100^th	226	55.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bath County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.63	58^th	63	7.9%
2019	22.97	61^st	62	1.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Bath County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	42.23	169^th	293	42.3%
2019	42.63	177^th	303	41.6%
2021	14.96	203^rd	222	8.6%
2022	26.75	236^th	304	22.4%
2023	56.32	121^st	307	60.6%
2024	32.90	206^th	304	32.2%

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Rank History for White students at Bath County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	40.32	159^th	253	37.2%
2019	34.96	186^th	266	30.1%
2021	8.93	208^th	213	2.3%
2022	19.86	261^st	314	16.9%
2023	44.66	171^st	320	46.6%
2024	33.34	216^th	316	31.6%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bath County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	425	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1991	576	14	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	591
1992	596	15	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	20	633
1993	613	19	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	635
1994	594	19	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	617
1995	578	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1996	578	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1997	562	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1998	553	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
1999	548	14	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
2000	530	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	544
2001	579	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2002	637	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2003	637	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2004	642	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	652
2005	635	13	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
2006	456	9	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	467
2007	464	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	479
2008	464	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	478
2009	449	8	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	465
2010	444	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	5	458
2011	453	8	0	5	1	0	0	0	467
2012	471	6	0	5	1	0	2	0	485
2013	465	4	0	5	0	0	2	0	476
2014	437	7	0	5	0	0	4	0	453
2015	452	6	1	10	1	0	1	0	471
2016	464	5	1	10	1	0	5	0	486
2017	453	2	2	18	1	0	6	0	482
2018	449	1	1	21	0	0	7	0	479
2019	441	2	2	20	0	0	8	0	473
2020	471	4	1	16	0	0	10	0	502
2021	473	5	1	14	0	0	14	0	507
2022	441	3	0	17	0	0	13	0	474
2023	391	2	0	12	0	0	11	0	416
2024	370	1	0	11	0	1	12	0	395

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 Bath County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	435	21.9	19.8	n/a
1991	591	36.3	16.2	n/a
1992	633	37.3	16.9	n/a
1993	635	39.0	16.3	n/a
1994	617	37.2	16.6	n/a
1995	586	37.1	15.8	n/a
1996	586	37.1	15.8	n/a
1997	569	34.9	16.3	55.5
1998	562	32.9	17.1	60.3
1999	563	33.4	16.9	67.5
2000	544	33.7	16.1	67.2
2001	589	34.2	17.2	65.7
2002	647	35.0	18.5	99.5
2003	647	35.0	18.5	99.5
2004	652	35.0	18.6	n/a
2005	649	34.0	19.1	n/a
2006	467	24.4	19.1	65.3
2007	479	29.0	16.5	67.1
2008	478	31.5	15.2	65.4
2009	465	29.5	15.8	62.3
2010	458	22.5	20.3	66
2011	467	28.7	16.2	71.9
2012	485	30.5	15.9	59.8
2013	476	31.0	15.3	69.1
2014	453	30.0	15.1	69.5
2015	471	31.0	15.1	67.9
2016	486	31.0	15.6	75.7
2017	482	31.0	15.5	67.4
2018	479	29.0	16.5	68.3
2019	473	26.5	17.8	69.3
2020	502	27.5	18.2	67.3
2021	507	27.5	18.4	68
2022	474	31.5	15.0	77
2023	416	26.5	15.6	77.6
2024	395	26.5	14.9	76.7

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 Bath County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	435	21.9	19.8	n/a
1991	591	36.3	16.2	n/a
1992	633	37.3	16.9	n/a
1993	635	39.0	16.3	n/a
1994	617	37.2	16.6	n/a
1995	586	37.1	15.8	n/a
1996	586	37.1	15.8	n/a
1997	569	34.9	16.3	55.5
1998	562	32.9	17.1	60.3
1999	563	33.4	16.9	67.5
2000	544	33.7	16.1	67.2
2001	589	34.2	17.2	65.7
2002	647	35.0	18.5	99.5
2003	647	35.0	18.5	99.5
2004	652	35.0	18.6	n/a
2005	649	34.0	19.1	n/a
2006	467	24.4	19.1	65.3
2007	479	29.0	16.5	67.1
2008	478	31.5	15.2	65.4
2009	465	29.5	15.8	62.3
2010	458	22.5	20.3	66
2011	467	28.7	16.2	71.9
2012	485	30.5	15.9	59.8
2013	476	31.0	15.3	69.1
2014	453	30.0	15.1	69.5
2015	471	31.0	15.1	67.9
2016	486	31.0	15.6	75.7
2017	482	31.0	15.5	67.4
2018	479	29.0	16.5	68.3
2019	473	26.5	17.8	69.3
2020	502	27.5	18.2	67.3
2021	507	27.5	18.4	68
2022	474	31.5	15.0	77
2023	416	26.5	15.6	77.6
2024	395	26.5	14.9	76.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bath County Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$620 (6.1%)	$77 (0.8%)	$697 (6.8%)	$7,658 (74.7%)	$1,557 (15.2%)	$9,193 (89.7%)	$10,246
2019	$751 (6.7%)	$88 (0.8%)	$839 (7.5%)	$8,003 (71.5%)	$1,807 (16.1%)	$9,811 (87.7%)	$11,190
2020	$787 (7.1%)	$94 (0.9%)	$882 (8.0%)	$7,996 (72.5%)	$1,711 (15.5%)	$9,689 (87.8%)	$11,031
2021	$1,003 (8.8%)	$501 (4.4%)	$1,504 (13.1%)	$8,049 (70.3%)	$2,012 (17.6%)	$10,061 (87.9%)	$11,448
2022	$1,751 (13.4%)	$431 (3.3%)	$2,190 (16.8%)	$7,478 (57.3%)	$1,944 (14.9%)	$9,423 (72.3%)	$13,040

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bath County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 187^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 147^th of 327 Middle schools	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	473	416	12.1%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	20	12	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	441	391	11.3%
Two or More Races	8	11	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.3%	77.6%	8.3%

Schools Near Bath County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Bath County Middle School	Public	6-8	335 W Main St	Owingsville	40360	Bath County	Bath County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 674-8165	395	27	14.9	76.7%	370 (93.7%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.0%)	38.4	201^st of 324 public middle schools	38.0%		50.9	147^th of 327 public middle schools	55.0%	54	31.0	39.0	27.0	34.0	50.0	39.0	25.0	46.0	33.0	50.0	$13,040	$1,751	$431	$2,190	$7,478	$1,944	$9,423
McNabb Middle School	Public	6-8	3570 Indian Mound Drive	Mount Sterling	40353	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	No	(859) 497-8770	992	56	17.6	58.6%	871 (87.8%)	12 (1.2%)	78 (7.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.8%)	45.1	167^th of 324 public middle schools	48.5%		37.6	200^th of 327 public middle schools	38.8%	33	33.0	35.0	36.0	49.0	52.0	39.0	29.0	47.0	36.0	45.0	$10,231	$996	$481	$1,476	$7,505	$1,851	$9,356
Rowan County Middle School	Public	6-8	555 Viking Drive	Morehead	40351	Rowan County	Rowan County	No	No	No	No	(606) 784-8911	677	36	19.0	68.1%	627 (92.6%)	6 (0.9%)	18 (2.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.1%)	47.7	156^th of 324 public middle schools	51.9%		51.4	143^rd of 327 public middle schools	56.3%	13	31.0	33.0	30.0	55.0	50.0	45.0	18.0	71.0	37.0	48.0	$9,457	$470	$575	$1,045	$7,156	$1,257	$8,412
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle	Public	6-8	551 Viking Drive	Morehead	40351	Rowan County	Rowan County	No	No	No	No	(606) 780-9992	16	2	8.0	100.0%	13 (81.3%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Simons Middle School	Public	6-8	242 W Water St	Flemingsburg	41041	Fleming County	Fleming County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 845-9331	349	29	12.2	61.0%	326 (93.4%)	3 (0.9%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	52.2	140^th of 324 public middle schools	56.8%		56.7	130^th of 327 public middle schools	60.2%	10	33.0	30.0	34.0	58.0	64.0	50.0	26.0	72.0	32.0	38.0	$14,536	$1,146	$772	$1,918	$9,890	$2,729	$12,618

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