Summary:
Tichenor Middle School is a public middle school in Erlanger, Kentucky, serving 539 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District, which is ranked 145 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Tichenor Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in core subjects, is significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20-40% of Tichenor students were proficient or better in mathematics, reading, and other subjects, compared to 37-49% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, where only 20-39% of students were proficient or better, compared to 37-42% at the state level.
Tichenor Middle School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the school performing relatively well for African American students but struggling with Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students, as well as students with disabilities and homeless students. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.62% to 65.34% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. While the school has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $11,664 to $12,775 in recent years, the results have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. Nearby schools, such as Twenhofel Middle School, Ballyshannon Middle School, and Conner Middle School, have significantly higher academic performance, with 40-80% of students proficient or better in core subjects.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
SchoolDigger Rank:
255th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools
Students who attend Tichenor Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Tichenor Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8
Number of students: 539
Racial breakdown:
White:
61.6%
Two or more races:
12.8%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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African American:
10.0%
Pacific Islander:
3.3%
Asian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.6%
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