West Carter Middle School

Summary:

West Carter Middle School is a public middle school located in Olive Hill, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 366 students. The school is part of the Carter County School District, which is ranked 59 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

West Carter Middle School has shown mixed performance on state assessments compared to the Carter County and Kentucky averages. While the school performs better than the county and state in some subject areas and grade levels, it lags behind in others. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for its Disabled students but struggles with its Special Education students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to its academic challenges.

When compared to nearby schools, such as East Carter Middle School and Rowan County Middle School, West Carter Middle School generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level. The school's declining performance over the years, from 99th out of 335 Kentucky middle schools in 2018-2019 to 162nd out of 324 in 2023-2024, suggests that it may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other middle schools in the state, despite having a relatively high per-student spending.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 150 Warrior Drive
       Olive Hill, KY  41164


(606) 286-5354

District: Carter County

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend West Carter Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Carter County High School

Feeder schools for West Carter Middle School:

Elementary:    Olive Hill Elementary School
    Tygart Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
Two or more races:
1.1%
Hispanic:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Carter Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Carter Middle School 162nd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See West Carter Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Carter County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter County 59th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Carter Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Carter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 40.54 170th 284 40.1%
2008 43.46 168th 287 41.5%
2009 78.79 43rd 289 85.1%
2010 74.85 60th 299 79.9%
2011 83.82 28th 304 90.8%
2012 63.31 94th 319 70.5%
2013 58.59 117th 335 65.1%
2014 58.15 128th 335 61.8%
2015 56.33 134th 337 60.2%
2016 73.58 53rd 331 84.0%
2017 61.13 110th 330 66.7%
2018 66.96 84th 322 73.9%
2019 63.77 99th 335 70.4%
2021 42.99 142nd 282 49.6%
2022 47.85 151st 320 52.8%
2023 44.95 170th 327 48.0%
2024 46.27 162nd 324 50.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Carter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.46 79th 294 73.1%
2024 23.18 108th 130 16.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Carter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.23 45th 285 84.2%
2019 62.98 81st 303 73.3%
2021 62.25 56th 224 75.0%
2022 51.82 127th 310 59.0%
2023 49.87 142nd 309 54.0%
2024 42.96 171st 311 45.0%
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Rank History for Female students at West Carter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.40 111th 290 61.7%
2019 67.06 76th 299 74.6%
2021 41.21 131st 233 43.8%
2022 56.01 100th 299 66.6%
2023 41.38 177th 295 40.0%
2024 46.64 155th 300 48.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Carter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.98 63rd 219 71.2%
2019 56.46 66th 226 70.8%
2022 57.36 25th 111 77.5%
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Rank History for Male students at West Carter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.26 62nd 293 78.8%
2019 59.80 102nd 303 66.3%
2021 43.24 114th 222 48.6%
2022 35.26 196th 304 35.5%
2023 46.26 155th 307 49.5%
2024 43.44 163rd 304 46.4%
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Rank History for White students at West Carter Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.16 119th 213 44.1%
2022 39.37 188th 314 40.1%
2023 38.98 192nd 320 40.0%
2024 38.44 188th 316 40.5%
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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 West Carter Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 559 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1992 533 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 507 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1994 556 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 517 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1996 517 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1997 480 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1998 480 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 444 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2000 454 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2001 501 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2002 595 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 595 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 573 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2005 534 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2006 513 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2007 524 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2008 469 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 450 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 456
2010 437 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2011 467 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 469
2012 455 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 460
2013 476 4 1 3 0 0 2 0 486
2014 447 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 453
2015 451 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 457
2016 432 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 437
2017 442 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 448
2018 434 1 0 2 0 1 4 0 442
2019 430 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 436
2020 431 2 0 3 0 0 3 0 439
2021 407 3 0 5 0 0 5 0 420
2022 385 2 0 5 0 0 3 0 395
2023 358 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 366

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 West Carter Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 559 33.8 16.5 n/a
1992 534 34.2 15.6 n/a
1993 508 33.3 15.3 n/a
1994 557 31.4 17.7 n/a
1995 517 33.6 15.4 n/a
1996 517 33.6 15.4 n/a
1997 481 35.7 13.5 65.3
1998 481 34.0 14.1 62.4
1999 444 35.9 12.4 69.6
2000 456 31.1 14.7 69.5
2001 501 33.0 15.2 69.3
2002 596 35.2 16.9 99.5
2003 596 35.2 16.9 99.5
2004 577 38.2 15.1 n/a
2005 537 39.5 13.6 n/a
2006 520 38.5 13.5 73.7
2007 530 34.0 15.6 70.6
2008 474 34.2 13.9 70
2009 456 31.2 14.6 69.5
2010 442 21.2 20.8 69
2011 469 32.1 14.5 64
2012 460 31.1 14.7 51.1
2013 486 30.7 15.8 69.3
2014 453 31.5 14.3 70.9
2015 457 31.0 14.7 68.9
2016 437 29.0 15.0 71.4
2017 448 27.6 16.2 67.4
2018 442 27.6 16.0 73.3
2019 436 28.6 15.2 68.8
2020 439 26.6 16.5 64.7
2021 420 25.8 16.2 69.3
2022 395 25.6 15.3 67.1
2023 366 23.5 15.5 65.3

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 West Carter Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 559 33.8 16.5 n/a
1992 534 34.2 15.6 n/a
1993 508 33.3 15.3 n/a
1994 557 31.4 17.7 n/a
1995 517 33.6 15.4 n/a
1996 517 33.6 15.4 n/a
1997 481 35.7 13.5 65.3
1998 481 34.0 14.1 62.4
1999 444 35.9 12.4 69.6
2000 456 31.1 14.7 69.5
2001 501 33.0 15.2 69.3
2002 596 35.2 16.9 99.5
2003 596 35.2 16.9 99.5
2004 577 38.2 15.1 n/a
2005 537 39.5 13.6 n/a
2006 520 38.5 13.5 73.7
2007 530 34.0 15.6 70.6
2008 474 34.2 13.9 70
2009 456 31.2 14.6 69.5
2010 442 21.2 20.8 69
2011 469 32.1 14.5 64
2012 460 31.1 14.7 51.1
2013 486 30.7 15.8 69.3
2014 453 31.5 14.3 70.9
2015 457 31.0 14.7 68.9
2016 437 29.0 15.0 71.4
2017 448 27.6 16.2 67.4
2018 442 27.6 16.0 73.3
2019 436 28.6 15.2 68.8
2020 439 26.6 16.5 64.7
2021 420 25.8 16.2 69.3
2022 395 25.6 15.3 67.1
2023 366 23.5 15.5 65.3

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 West Carter 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 $465 (4.2%) $171 (1.6%) $636 (5.8%) $8,076 (73.5%) $1,378 (12.5%) $9,454 (86.1%) $10,985
2019 $562 (4.8%) $338 (2.9%) $900 (7.7%) $8,462 (72.5%) $1,421 (12.2%) $9,883 (84.7%) $11,675
2020 $766 (6.9%) $219 (2.0%) $985 (8.9%) $7,973 (72.2%) $1,284 (11.6%) $9,257 (83.8%) $11,044
2021 $829 (7.4%) $781 (7.0%) $1,610 (14.4%) $8,116 (72.4%) $654 (5.8%) $8,770 (78.2%) $11,216
2022 $907 (6.9%) $400 (3.0%) $1,307 (10.0%) $8,557 (65.2%) $1,806 (13.8%) $10,363 (79.0%) $13,118

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Carter 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 99th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 170th of 327 Middle schools
 22.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students436366
 16.1%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White430358
 16.7%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.8%65.3%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Carter Middle School

Students at West Carter Middle School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended West Carter Middle School.

West Carter Middle School ranks 162nd of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend West Carter Middle School usually go on to attend West Carter County High 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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