Elliott County Middle School

Summary:

Elliott County Middle School is a public middle school located in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 236 students. The school is part of the Elliott County School District, which is ranked 140 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elliott County Middle School consistently performs below the state average in various subject areas, including mathematics, reading, science, and writing. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 37%. The school's performance in reading is slightly better, with 41% of 6th-grade students and 38% of 7th-grade students being proficient or better, but still below the state averages of 49% and 47%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools, such as West Carter Middle School and Morgan County Middle School, Elliott County Middle School lags behind in academic performance across multiple subject areas and grade levels.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Elliott County Middle School, with 67.8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, is a significant factor contributing to the school's underperformance. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as West Carter Middle School (65.3%) and Morgan County Middle School (67.07%). The school's performance in various subject areas is closely tied to the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which is a common trend in education.

Detail:

Public 6-8

351 South KY 7
Sandy Hook, KY 41171

(606) 738-8102

District: Elliott County

SchoolDigger Rank:
293^rd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Students who attend Elliott County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Elliott County High School

Feeder schools for Elliott County Middle School:

Elementary:	Elliott County Intermediate School
	Elliott County Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 236

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

African American:

1.3%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elliott County Middle School ranks worse than 90.4% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.35. (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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elliott County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elliott County Middle School 293^rd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Elliott County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Elliott County:

SchoolDigger ranks Elliott County 140^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Elliott County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.16	289^th	327	11.6%
2024	13.35	293^rd	324	9.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	24.60	247^th	310	20.3%
2023	15.20	278^th	309	10.0%
2024	14.11	283^rd	311	9.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Elliott County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	53.02	81^st	233	65.2%
2022	33.21	206^th	299	31.1%
2023	13.35	270^th	295	8.5%
2024	11.54	275^th	300	8.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Elliott County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	28.75	161^st	222	27.5%
2022	12.25	285^th	304	6.3%
2023	20.52	257^th	307	16.3%
2024	16.24	271^st	304	10.9%

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Rank History for White students at Elliott County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	15.44	285^th	314	9.2%
2023	11.73	294^th	320	8.1%
2024	10.06	296^th	316	6.3%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elliott County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	219	2	4	0	1	226
2022	230	3	2	0	3	238
2023	228	3	1	1	3	236

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 Elliott County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	226	12.2	18.5	73.9
2022	238	15.2	15.6	71
2023	236	17.1	13.8	67.8

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 Elliott County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	226	12.2	18.5	73.9
2022	238	15.2	15.6	71
2023	236	17.1	13.8	67.8

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 Elliott 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)
2021	$128 (1.4%)	$646 (7.0%)	$774 (8.4%)	$7,014 (76.2%)	$1,416 (15.4%)	$8,430 (91.6%)	$9,204
2022	$397 (3.0%)	$1,245 (9.3%)	$8,100 (60.8%)	$3,090 (23.2%)	$1,486 (11.2%)	$11,187 (84.0%)	$13,319

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Schools Near Elliott 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
Elliott County Middle School	Public	6-8	351 South KY 7	Sandy Hook	41171	Elliott County	Elliott County	No	No	No	No	(606) 738-8102	236	17	13.8	67.8%	228 (96.6%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	13.4	293^rd of 324 public middle schools	9.6%		15.2	289^th of 327 public middle schools	11.6%	4			7.0	41.0	38.0		11.0			19.0	$13,319	$397	$1,245	$8,100	$3,090	$1,486	$11,187
West Carter Middle School	Public	6-8	150 Warrior Drive	Olive Hill	41164	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 286-5354	366	24	15.5	65.3%	358 (97.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	46.3	162^nd of 324 public middle schools	50.0%		44.9	170^th of 327 public middle schools	48.0%	8	35.0	36.0	39.0	46.0	53.0	48.0	22.0	50.0	31.0	49.0	$13,118	$907	$400	$1,307	$8,557	$1,806	$10,363
Morgan County Middle School	Public	6-8	380 Road to Success	West Liberty	41472	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 743-8102	413	28	14.8	67.1%	405 (98.1%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39	195^th of 324 public middle schools	39.8%		40.1	191^st of 327 public middle schools	41.6%	4	23.0	42.0	30.0	38.0	47.0	45.0	14.0	61.0	38.0	39.0	$19,970	$1,270	$1,069	$2,339	$9,597	$2,948	$12,545
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle	Public	6-8	551 Viking Drive	Morehead	40351	Rowan County	Rowan County	No	No	No	No	(606) 780-9992	14	2	7.0	85.7%	13 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Elliott County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Elliott County Middle School?

Students at Elliott County Middle School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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

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

How many students attend Elliott County Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Elliott County Middle School.

Is Elliott County Middle School a good school?

Elliott County Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Kentucky middle schools.

What district is Elliott County Middle School in?

Elliott County

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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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