Ockerman Middle School

Summary:

Ockerman Middle School is a public middle school located in Florence, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 653 students. It is part of the Boone County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ockerman Middle School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in various subjects, is generally lower than the Boone County and Kentucky state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ockerman's proficiency rates in Mathematics ranged from 40-47%, compared to 49-55% for Boone County and 37-42% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for African American students but struggling with Hispanic students and students with disabilities.

Ockerman Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, dropping from the top 25% of Kentucky middle schools in 2013-2014 to the bottom half in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. This trend indicates that the school may be struggling to keep pace with the academic progress of other middle schools in the state, such as the nearby high-performing Conner Middle School and Gray Middle School, which consistently rank in the top 15-35 middle schools in Kentucky. To improve the school's outcomes, the district and school leadership may need to implement targeted interventions and develop strategies to support the diverse needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8300 Us 42
       Florence, KY  41042


(859) 282-3240

District: Boone County

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend Ockerman Middle School usually attend:

High:    Boone County High School

Feeder schools for Ockerman Middle School:

Elementary:    A M Yealey Elementary School
    Erpenbeck Elementary School
    Florence Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  653

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.8%
Hispanic:
12.6%
African American:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ockerman Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ockerman Middle School 151st of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Ockerman Middle School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Boone County:

SchoolDigger ranks Boone County 31st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ockerman Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ockerman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 79.28 45th 284 84.2%
2008 73.70 62nd 287 78.4%
2009 81.72 36th 289 87.5%
2010 73.67 66th 299 77.9%
2011 75.41 64th 304 78.9%
2012 74.41 54th 319 83.1%
2013 74.89 50th 335 85.1%
2014 72.62 57th 335 83.0%
2015 62.66 105th 337 68.8%
2016 67.27 84th 331 74.6%
2017 59.99 114th 330 65.5%
2018 63.13 96th 322 70.2%
2019 70.07 77th 335 77.0%
2021 60.94 73rd 282 74.1%
2022 62.87 95th 320 70.3%
2023 50.05 152nd 327 53.5%
2024 49.21 151st 324 53.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ockerman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.55 17th 85 80.0%
2019 70.21 16th 87 81.6%
2022 57.18 31st 98 68.4%
2023 37.77 59th 95 37.9%
2024 34.20 67th 99 32.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ockerman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.86 54th 294 81.6%
2024 22.54 110th 130 15.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ockerman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.05 146th 285 48.8%
2019 59.49 96th 303 68.3%
2021 35.85 133rd 224 40.6%
2022 48.24 145th 310 53.2%
2023 32.53 205th 309 33.7%
2024 36.71 203rd 311 34.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ockerman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.90 90th 290 69.0%
2019 72.96 59th 299 80.3%
2021 66.17 44th 233 81.1%
2022 63.72 75th 299 74.9%
2023 48.04 141st 295 52.2%
2024 58.10 104th 300 65.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ockerman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.65 173rd 219 21.0%
2019 36.04 138th 226 38.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ockerman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.85 98th 293 66.6%
2019 64.93 84th 303 72.3%
2021 51.87 87th 222 60.8%
2022 60.19 95th 304 68.8%
2023 47.87 151st 307 50.8%
2024 40.26 177th 304 41.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ockerman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.59 14th 35 60.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Ockerman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.22 13th 96 86.5%
2022 77.09 12th 84 85.7%
2023 70.39 21st 79 73.4%
2024 54.39 34th 80 57.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ockerman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.71 61st 116 47.4%
2019 45.16 66th 120 45.0%
2022 34.81 84th 120 30.0%
2023 31.85 84th 119 29.4%
2024 41.18 75th 123 39.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ockerman Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.46 95th 253 62.5%
2019 65.58 74th 266 72.2%
2021 52.87 75th 213 64.8%
2022 64.71 82nd 314 73.9%
2023 50.94 145th 320 54.7%
2024 50.15 144th 316 54.4%
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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 Ockerman Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 577 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1989 651 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1990 838 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1991 908 5 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 921
1992 974 11 9 4 1 n/a n/a 0 999
1993 764 9 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1994 757 10 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 779
1995 619 7 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1996 619 7 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1997 622 6 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1998 617 10 9 8 0 n/a n/a 5 649
1999 644 18 17 10 0 n/a n/a 6 695
2000 640 10 9 13 0 n/a n/a 9 681
2001 680 17 14 13 0 n/a n/a 9 733
2002 651 20 17 12 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2003 651 20 17 12 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2004 719 22 13 22 2 n/a n/a 0 778
2005 754 29 13 18 3 n/a n/a 0 817
2006 677 22 18 20 2 n/a n/a 0 739
2007 635 23 27 27 0 n/a n/a 16 728
2008 612 27 28 22 0 n/a n/a 18 707
2009 643 26 25 28 1 n/a n/a 16 739
2010 710 24 31 29 3 n/a n/a 33 830
2011 719 32 34 40 3 4 24 0 856
2012 766 23 36 36 2 7 22 0 892
2013 766 32 31 36 2 3 21 0 891
2014 767 32 26 42 0 2 29 0 898
2015 756 36 28 45 0 1 30 0 896
2016 714 34 37 46 0 1 27 0 859
2017 647 31 29 50 2 1 25 0 785
2018 644 30 31 45 3 3 35 0 791
2019 528 19 21 50 2 5 34 0 659
2020 525 37 28 67 1 6 31 0 695
2021 527 40 25 83 0 7 38 0 720
2022 473 53 22 76 0 6 42 0 672
2023 443 54 27 82 0 5 42 0 653

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 Ockerman Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 579 31.3 18.4 n/a
1989 659 33.0 19.9 n/a
1990 849 43.2 19.6 n/a
1991 921 44.1 20.8 n/a
1992 999 50.5 19.7 n/a
1993 782 41.0 19.1 n/a
1994 779 40.4 19.3 n/a
1995 642 33.5 19.2 n/a
1996 642 33.5 19.2 n/a
1997 642 34.8 18.4 8.4
1998 649 37.1 17.5 7
1999 695 38.2 18.2 14.2
2000 681 41.5 16.4 14.3
2001 733 39.9 18.4 15.9
2002 701 38.8 18.1 21.3
2003 701 38.8 18.1 21.3
2004 778 40.9 19.0 n/a
2005 817 42.5 19.2 n/a
2006 739 45.5 16.2 24.1
2007 728 45.0 16.2 19.5
2008 707 46.8 15.1 21.6
2009 739 46.3 16.0 23.8
2010 830 38.0 21.8 28.6
2011 856 51.2 16.7 28.3
2012 892 53.0 16.8 23.5
2013 891 54.0 16.5 29.2
2014 898 51.5 17.4 32.2
2015 896 54.0 16.5 33.7
2016 859 54.0 15.9 38.1
2017 785 54.0 14.5 38.3
2018 791 55.0 14.3 35.8
2019 659 45.0 14.6 40.4
2020 695 43.0 16.1 38
2021 720 43.0 16.7 47.8
2022 672 44.0 15.2 41.7
2023 653 42.0 15.5 46.9

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 Ockerman Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 579 31.3 18.4 n/a
1989 659 33.0 19.9 n/a
1990 849 43.2 19.6 n/a
1991 921 44.1 20.8 n/a
1992 999 50.5 19.7 n/a
1993 782 41.0 19.1 n/a
1994 779 40.4 19.3 n/a
1995 642 33.5 19.2 n/a
1996 642 33.5 19.2 n/a
1997 642 34.8 18.4 8.4
1998 649 37.1 17.5 7
1999 695 38.2 18.2 14.2
2000 681 41.5 16.4 14.3
2001 733 39.9 18.4 15.9
2002 701 38.8 18.1 21.3
2003 701 38.8 18.1 21.3
2004 778 40.9 19.0 n/a
2005 817 42.5 19.2 n/a
2006 739 45.5 16.2 24.1
2007 728 45.0 16.2 19.5
2008 707 46.8 15.1 21.6
2009 739 46.3 16.0 23.8
2010 830 38.0 21.8 28.6
2011 856 51.2 16.7 28.3
2012 892 53.0 16.8 23.5
2013 891 54.0 16.5 29.2
2014 898 51.5 17.4 32.2
2015 896 54.0 16.5 33.7
2016 859 54.0 15.9 38.1
2017 785 54.0 14.5 38.3
2018 791 55.0 14.3 35.8
2019 659 45.0 14.6 40.4
2020 695 43.0 16.1 38
2021 720 43.0 16.7 47.8
2022 672 44.0 15.2 41.7
2023 653 42.0 15.5 46.9

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 Ockerman 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 $186 (1.9%) $50 (0.5%) $236 (2.4%) $8,779 (88.4%) $915 (9.2%) $9,694 (97.6%) $9,930
2019 $184 (1.8%) $75 (0.7%) $259 (2.5%) $8,793 (86.6%) $1,107 (10.9%) $9,900 (97.5%) $10,159
2020 $328 (2.9%) $195 (1.7%) $523 (4.6%) $9,644 (83.9%) $1,323 (11.5%) $10,967 (95.4%) $11,490
2021 $431 (3.8%) $400 (3.6%) $830 (7.4%) $9,316 (82.9%) $1,094 (9.7%) $10,410 (92.6%) $11,240
2022 $535 (4.9%) $504 (4.6%) $1,040 (9.6%) $8,995 (82.9%) $821 (7.6%) $9,817 (90.4%) $10,856

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ockerman Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 77th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 152nd of 327 Middle schools
 23.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students659653
 0.9%
African American1954
 184.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2127
 28.6%
Hispanic5082
 64%
Pacific Islander55
White528443
 16.1%
Two or More Races3442
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.4%46.9%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ockerman Middle School

Students who attend Ockerman Middle School usually go on to attend Boone County High School

Ockerman Middle School ranks 151st of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Ockerman Middle School are 68% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 653 students attended Ockerman Middle School.


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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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