Estill County Middle School

Summary:

Estill County Middle School is a public middle school in Irvine, Kentucky, serving 446 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Estill County School District, which is ranked 109 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Estill County Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools, with a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 10 years. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Kentucky middle schools for these subgroups. However, the school performs better for special education students, ranking in the middle 50% of Kentucky middle schools. Proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, Reading, and Writing are consistently below the state averages, with only 24-55% of students scoring proficient or better.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Estill County Middle School performs significantly worse than the Madison County schools, which consistently rank in the top 20-50% of Kentucky middle schools. For example, Farristown Middle School and B. Michael Caudill Middle School have proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points higher than Estill County Middle School. The nearby Powell County Middle School also struggles, ranking in the bottom 10% of Kentucky middle schools, suggesting that the challenges faced by Estill County Middle School may be reflective of broader regional issues.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 51 Patriot Dr.
       Irvine, KY  40336


(606) 723-5136

District: Estill County

SchoolDigger Rank:
202nd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,300 Help


Students who attend Estill County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Estill County High School

Feeder schools for Estill County Middle School:

Elementary:    Estill Springs Elementary
    West Irvine Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.1%
Hispanic:
2.0%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.1% Help


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Compare Details Estill County Middle School ranks worse than 62.3% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.31. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.1%), Hispanic (2%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Estill County Middle School is 17. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estill County Middle School is $22,300.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Estill County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Estill County Middle School 202nd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Estill County Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Estill County:

SchoolDigger ranks Estill County 109th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Estill County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Estill County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 50.29 136th 284 52.1%
2008 33.81 209th 287 27.2%
2009 28.38 225th 289 22.1%
2010 22.20 258th 299 13.7%
2011 36.75 214th 304 29.6%
2012 26.49 268th 319 16.0%
2013 31.55 262nd 335 21.8%
2014 23.16 285th 335 14.9%
2015 22.90 284th 337 15.7%
2016 24.57 280th 331 15.4%
2017 32.82 244th 330 26.1%
2018 47.75 166th 322 48.4%
2019 50.41 157th 335 53.1%
2021 16.97 253rd 282 10.3%
2022 17.25 280th 320 12.5%
2023 19.41 276th 327 15.6%
2024 38.31 202nd 324 37.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Estill County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.63 141st 294 52.0%
2023 40.25 63rd 124 49.2%
2024 31.66 85th 130 34.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Estill County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.13 128th 285 55.1%
2019 54.03 127th 303 58.1%
2021 20.01 195th 224 12.9%
2022 15.25 284th 310 8.4%
2023 20.07 258th 309 16.5%
2024 35.91 207th 311 33.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Estill County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.13 22nd 28 21.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Estill County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.11 181st 290 37.6%
2019 49.79 144th 299 51.8%
2021 21.00 208th 233 10.7%
2022 20.23 256th 299 14.4%
2023 19.63 251st 295 14.9%
2024 40.30 174th 300 42.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Estill County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.83 69th 219 68.5%
2019 26.90 191st 226 15.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Estill County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.23 135th 293 53.9%
2019 46.74 159th 303 47.5%
2021 13.80 205th 222 7.7%
2022 13.01 281st 304 7.6%
2023 17.81 268th 307 12.7%
2024 35.73 193rd 304 36.5%
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Rank History for White students at Estill County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.66 164th 253 35.2%
2021 11.72 204th 213 4.2%
2022 12.98 294th 314 6.4%
2023 16.07 281st 320 12.2%
2024 32.92 219th 316 30.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Estill County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 461 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1989 459 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1990 482 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 475 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1992 505 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1993 475 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 449 449
1995 491 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 491 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 450 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1998 437 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 597 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 11 608
2000 595 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2001 593 3 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 601
2002 609 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2003 609 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2004 613 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 635 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2006 642 5 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2007 597 6 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 605
2008 584 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2009 537 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 523 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2011 530 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 534
2012 538 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 544
2013 550 2 1 3 0 0 1 0 557
2014 537 2 1 2 0 0 1 0 543
2015 553 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 559
2016 560 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 566
2017 522 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 528
2018 521 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 527
2019 517 0 2 2 0 0 3 0 524
2020 531 1 2 3 0 0 6 0 543
2021 528 3 2 4 0 0 9 0 546
2022 463 0 0 6 0 0 9 0 478
2023 429 1 0 6 0 1 9 0 446
2024 387 3 1 8 0 2 6 0 407

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 Estill County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 26.4 17.4 n/a
1989 459 25.4 18.0 n/a
1990 482 25.5 18.9 n/a
1991 476 26.2 18.1 n/a
1992 507 27.8 18.2 n/a
1993 476 27.9 17.1 n/a
1994 449 27.3 16.4 n/a
1995 492 30.6 16.1 n/a
1996 492 30.6 16.1 n/a
1997 453 31.0 14.6 50.6
1998 438 30.3 14.5 53.9
1999 608 43.7 13.9 56.1
2000 600 43.7 13.7 54.2
2001 601 2.2 273.2 51.6
2002 612 40.8 15.0 82.7
2003 612 40.8 15.0 82.7
2004 620 40.7 15.2 n/a
2005 642 40.9 15.7 n/a
2006 650 38.1 17.1 61.4
2007 605 39.0 15.5 61.8
2008 591 36.4 16.2 63.1
2009 541 33.0 16.4 63
2010 528 28.0 18.8 65.2
2011 534 30.7 17.3 64.6
2012 544 28.3 19.1 64.7
2013 557 29.8 18.6 66.4
2014 543 31.4 17.2 71.6
2015 559 28.0 19.9 72.3
2016 566 29.0 19.5 70.7
2017 528 30.9 17.0 71.2
2018 527 32.1 16.3 68.3
2019 524 30.7 17.0 67.7
2020 543 30.9 17.5 71.5
2021 546 31.1 17.5 72
2022 478 33.3 14.3 68.4
2023 446 28.5 15.6 70
2024 407 23.9 17.0 67.1

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 Estill County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 26.4 17.4 n/a
1989 459 25.4 18.0 n/a
1990 482 25.5 18.9 n/a
1991 476 26.2 18.1 n/a
1992 507 27.8 18.2 n/a
1993 476 27.9 17.1 n/a
1994 449 27.3 16.4 n/a
1995 492 30.6 16.1 n/a
1996 492 30.6 16.1 n/a
1997 453 31.0 14.6 50.6
1998 438 30.3 14.5 53.9
1999 608 43.7 13.9 56.1
2000 600 43.7 13.7 54.2
2001 601 2.2 273.2 51.6
2002 612 40.8 15.0 82.7
2003 612 40.8 15.0 82.7
2004 620 40.7 15.2 n/a
2005 642 40.9 15.7 n/a
2006 650 38.1 17.1 61.4
2007 605 39.0 15.5 61.8
2008 591 36.4 16.2 63.1
2009 541 33.0 16.4 63
2010 528 28.0 18.8 65.2
2011 534 30.7 17.3 64.6
2012 544 28.3 19.1 64.7
2013 557 29.8 18.6 66.4
2014 543 31.4 17.2 71.6
2015 559 28.0 19.9 72.3
2016 566 29.0 19.5 70.7
2017 528 30.9 17.0 71.2
2018 527 32.1 16.3 68.3
2019 524 30.7 17.0 67.7
2020 543 30.9 17.5 71.5
2021 546 31.1 17.5 72
2022 478 33.3 14.3 68.4
2023 446 28.5 15.6 70
2024 407 23.9 17.0 67.1

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 Estill 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 $897 (7.2%) $118 (0.9%) $1,060 (8.5%) $7,990 (63.9%) $1,848 (14.8%) $8,363 (66.9%) $12,510
2019 $1,737 (9.6%) $253 (1.4%) $1,990 (11.0%) $14,168 (78.7%) $2,671 (14.8%) $18,636 (103.5%) $18,013
2020 $2,783 (10.9%) $694 (2.7%) $8,612 (33.8%) $16,350 (64.2%) $3,167 (12.4%) $18,051 (70.8%) $25,479
2021 $993 (12.0%) $682 (8.2%) $1,020 (12.3%) $6,351 (76.7%) $1,924 (23.2%) $9,789 (118.2%) $8,283
2022 $953 (4.3%) $641 (2.9%) $3,406 (15.3%) $11,390 (51.1%) $9,186 (41.2%) $13,114 (58.8%) $22,300

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Estill 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 157th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 276th of 327 Middle schools
 37.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students524446
 14.9%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic26
 200%
Pacific Islander01
White517429
 17%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.7%70%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Estill County Middle School

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

Estill County Middle School ranks 202nd of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 407 students attended Estill County Middle School.

Students at Estill County Middle School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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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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