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Butler County Middle School

Summary:

Butler County Middle School is a public middle school in Morgantown, Kentucky, serving 454 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Butler County School District, which is ranked 101 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Butler County Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools over the past 10 years, ranging from 164th to 247th out of 320-337 schools. The school's performance has been relatively stable, with a 2-star rating out of 5 for most years, except for the 2022-2023 school year, where it dropped to a 1-star rating. While female students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds perform slightly better than the overall school, the school's proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics and Science are generally below the state averages.

Comparing Butler County Middle School to the nearby Ohio County Middle School, which is located about 17.5 miles away, reveals a significant difference in performance. Ohio County Middle School consistently outperforms Butler County Middle School, ranking in the top 100 Kentucky middle schools and maintaining a 4-star rating out of 5. Ohio County Middle School also has higher proficiency rates in core subjects compared to Butler County Middle School and the state averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 505 Ward Ave
       Morgantown, KY  42261

(270) 526-5647

District: Butler County

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend Butler County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Butler County High School

Feeder schools for Butler County Middle School:

Elementary:    Morgantown Elementary School
    North Butler Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Hispanic:
11.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.3% Help


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Compare Details Butler County Middle School ranks worse than 55.6% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.87. (See more...)
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Butler County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler County Middle School 180th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Butler County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Butler County:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler County 101st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Butler County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Butler County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 31.98 204th 284 28.2%
2008 28.74 223rd 287 22.3%
2009 35.08 204th 289 29.4%
2010 41.54 189th 299 36.8%
2011 48.38 180th 304 40.8%
2012 35.33 223rd 319 30.1%
2013 50.53 163rd 335 51.3%
2014 45.18 197th 335 41.2%
2015 44.96 191st 337 43.3%
2016 41.02 204th 331 38.4%
2017 40.69 203rd 330 38.5%
2018 47.91 164th 322 49.1%
2019 41.40 211th 335 37.0%
2021 18.85 247th 282 12.4%
2022 40.95 182nd 320 43.1%
2023 25.95 247th 327 24.5%
2024 41.87 180th 324 44.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Butler County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.77 190th 294 35.4%
2024 35.86 74th 130 43.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butler County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.25 172nd 285 39.6%
2019 37.31 210th 303 30.7%
2021 21.17 192nd 224 14.3%
2022 36.61 200th 310 35.5%
2023 28.19 233rd 309 24.6%
2024 47.83 147th 311 52.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Butler County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.24 187th 290 35.5%
2019 37.26 210th 299 29.8%
2021 15.25 220th 233 5.6%
2022 42.72 166th 299 44.5%
2023 23.98 237th 295 19.7%
2024 45.22 161st 300 46.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Butler County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.09 104th 219 52.5%
2019 38.86 119th 226 47.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Butler County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.93 138th 293 52.9%
2019 42.81 176th 303 41.9%
2021 27.40 164th 222 26.1%
2022 35.23 197th 304 35.2%
2023 26.29 236th 307 23.1%
2024 38.60 184th 304 39.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Butler County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.67 85th 116 26.7%
2019 26.15 101st 120 15.8%
2022 36.63 80th 120 33.3%
2023 30.58 87th 119 26.9%
2024 44.54 68th 123 44.7%
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Rank History for White students at Butler County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.00 172nd 253 32.0%
2019 32.60 195th 266 26.7%
2021 15.93 199th 213 6.6%
2022 38.18 199th 314 36.6%
2023 23.44 256th 320 20.0%
2024 36.73 198th 316 37.3%
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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 Butler County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 549 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1993 568 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 597 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1995 546 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 546 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 574 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1998 546 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 550
1999 515 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 533 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2001 554 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2002 547 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2003 547 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2004 513 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 482 1 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 458 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2007 439 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 2 449
2008 434 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 3 447
2009 436 2 2 9 1 n/a n/a 6 456
2010 453 3 1 3 1 n/a n/a 6 467
2011 451 2 1 11 1 0 9 0 475
2012 459 4 1 10 0 0 8 0 482
2013 465 4 3 16 0 0 8 0 496
2014 437 4 3 20 0 0 7 0 471
2015 431 3 2 23 0 0 8 0 467
2016 455 0 0 23 1 0 8 0 487
2017 450 1 1 28 1 0 5 0 486
2018 418 0 3 40 1 0 7 0 469
2019 431 0 4 40 0 0 7 0 482
2020 437 0 3 51 0 0 6 0 497
2021 448 3 1 51 0 0 8 0 511
2022 404 3 2 54 0 0 9 0 472
2023 384 5 4 51 0 0 10 0 454

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 Butler County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 549 27.7 19.8 n/a
1993 571 30.5 18.7 n/a
1994 601 32.4 18.5 n/a
1995 550 33.7 16.3 n/a
1996 550 33.7 16.3 n/a
1997 578 32.9 17.6 44.6
1998 550 34.0 16.2 47.9
1999 518 34.4 15.1 53.3
2000 536 33.6 16.0 59.1
2001 557 33.0 16.9 53.9
2002 551 37.5 14.7 69.5
2003 551 37.5 14.7 69.5
2004 521 33.2 15.7 n/a
2005 492 34.2 14.4 n/a
2006 464 31.9 14.5 54.5
2007 449 31.0 14.5 52.3
2008 447 33.0 13.5 66
2009 456 31.0 14.7 61.8
2010 467 25.0 18.6 59.9
2011 475 29.6 16.0 59.6
2012 482 29.5 16.3 56.6
2013 496 25.0 19.8 55.4
2014 471 27.5 17.1 57.1
2015 467 28.0 16.6 58.7
2016 487 29.0 16.7 59.3
2017 486 28.0 17.3 56.2
2018 469 28.0 16.7 61.2
2019 482 27.5 17.5 49.4
2020 497 28.5 17.4 57.9
2021 511 30.5 16.7 52.1
2022 472 28.5 16.5 60
2023 454 30.0 15.1 64.3

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 Butler County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 549 27.7 19.8 n/a
1993 571 30.5 18.7 n/a
1994 601 32.4 18.5 n/a
1995 550 33.7 16.3 n/a
1996 550 33.7 16.3 n/a
1997 578 32.9 17.6 44.6
1998 550 34.0 16.2 47.9
1999 518 34.4 15.1 53.3
2000 536 33.6 16.0 59.1
2001 557 33.0 16.9 53.9
2002 551 37.5 14.7 69.5
2003 551 37.5 14.7 69.5
2004 521 33.2 15.7 n/a
2005 492 34.2 14.4 n/a
2006 464 31.9 14.5 54.5
2007 449 31.0 14.5 52.3
2008 447 33.0 13.5 66
2009 456 31.0 14.7 61.8
2010 467 25.0 18.6 59.9
2011 475 29.6 16.0 59.6
2012 482 29.5 16.3 56.6
2013 496 25.0 19.8 55.4
2014 471 27.5 17.1 57.1
2015 467 28.0 16.6 58.7
2016 487 29.0 16.7 59.3
2017 486 28.0 17.3 56.2
2018 469 28.0 16.7 61.2
2019 482 27.5 17.5 49.4
2020 497 28.5 17.4 57.9
2021 511 30.5 16.7 52.1
2022 472 28.5 16.5 60
2023 454 30.0 15.1 64.3

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 Butler 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 $420 (4.3%) $103 (1.0%) $523 (5.3%) $7,425 (75.5%) $1,584 (16.1%) $8,487 (86.4%) $9,828
2019 $560 (5.9%) $95 (1.0%) $655 (6.9%) $7,474 (78.4%) $1,409 (14.8%) $8,883 (93.1%) $9,537
2020 $569 (4.4%) $553 (4.3%) $661 (5.1%) $9,127 (71.0%) $1,344 (10.5%) $10,364 (80.6%) $12,857
2021 $603 (4.6%) $1,078 (8.3%) $1,681 (12.9%) $8,982 (69.1%) $2,335 (18.0%) $11,317 (87.1%) $12,998
2022 $1,474 (11.4%) $723 (5.6%) $1,807 (14.0%) $8,046 (62.3%) $1,999 (15.5%) $10,046 (77.8%) $12,916

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Butler 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 211th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 247th of 327 Middle schools
 12.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students482454
 5.8%
African American05
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic4051
 27.5%
Pacific Islander00
White431384
 10.9%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.4%64.3%
 14.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Butler County Middle School

Butler County Middle School ranks 180th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Butler County Middle School.

Students at Butler County Middle School are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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