Opportunity Middle College

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Opportunity Middle College ranks 131 st of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Opportunity Middle College is a public high school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving grades 11-12 with a total enrollment of 65 students. As part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 77 out of 159 districts in the state, Opportunity Middle College has consistently ranked among the top 20-25 high schools in Kentucky over the past 4-5 years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023.

The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the Fayette County and state averages across multiple subjects, including English, Reading, and Mathematics. For example, in 2022-2023, 71% of Opportunity Middle College's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT Reading, compared to 49% in Fayette County and 44% statewide. Opportunity Middle College serves a diverse student population, with strong performance across different subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. The school has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (55.38% in 2022-2023) compared to the district and state averages, indicating a focus on serving economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing Opportunity Middle College to nearby schools in the Fayette County School District, such as Martin L. King Academy for Excellence Alt and Family Care Center, Opportunity Middle College consistently outperforms these schools on standardized test scores and overall state rankings. However, the school's fluctuations in student-teacher ratio and lack of publicly available graduation rate data warrant further investigation to fully understand the school's strengths and areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public 11-12

470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506-4050

(859) 246-6379

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
131^st of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 65

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.5%

African American:

27.7%

Hispanic:

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Opportunity Middle College ranks better than 54.8% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.67. (See more...)

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Opportunity Middle College:

SchoolDigger ranks Opportunity Middle College 131^st of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Opportunity Middle College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 77^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Opportunity Middle College

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Rank History for all students at Opportunity Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2013	24.70	227^th	291	22.0%
2014	30.41	217^th	290	25.2%
2015	10.66	244^th	295	17.3%
2016	31.50	212^th	288	26.4%
2017	57.89	133^rd	287	53.7%
2018	69.76	65^th	271	76.0%
2019	54.22	115^th	285	59.6%
2021	97.67	4^th	267	98.5%
2022	84.15	20^th	271	92.6%
2023	82.69	22^nd	276	92.0%
2024	51.67	131^st	290	54.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Opportunity Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.84	120^th	226	46.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Opportunity Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	74.83	36^th	232	84.5%
2019	42.25	165^th	254	35.0%
2021	97.38	5^th	234	97.9%
2022	90.52	11^th	266	95.9%
2023	70.75	42^nd	272	84.6%
2024	63.44	77^th	274	71.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Opportunity Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	59.27	90^th	234	61.5%
2019	41.16	163^rd	249	34.5%
2021	94.33	9^th	236	96.2%
2022	66.32	58^th	252	77.0%
2023	76.36	30^th	253	88.1%
2024	37.30	168^th	261	35.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Opportunity Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	98.99	3^rd	238	98.7%
2024	70.80	58^th	262	77.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Opportunity Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	69.29	21^st	94	77.7%
2019	54.61	37^th	89	58.4%
2024	69.93	20^th	93	78.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Opportunity Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	95.54	4^th	92	95.7%
2024	66.39	28^th	124	77.4%

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Rank History for White students at Opportunity Middle College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	54.92	80^th	198	59.6%
2019	82.83	23^rd	219	89.5%
2021	98.67	3^rd	203	98.5%
2022	89.20	16^th	260	93.8%
2023	97.86	2^nd	264	99.2%
2024	65.62	77^th	273	71.8%

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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 Opportunity Middle College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	16	20	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	46
2011	31	23	0	6	0	0	0	0	60
2012	27	25	1	12	0	0	1	0	66
2013	35	34	3	14	0	0	0	0	86
2014	45	35	3	15	0	0	1	0	99
2015	46	31	2	16	0	0	2	0	97
2016	38	42	4	18	0	0	2	0	104
2017	46	41	3	12	0	0	6	0	108
2018	37	32	4	16	0	0	5	0	94
2019	34	35	0	19	0	0	5	0	93
2020	32	41	3	18	0	0	5	0	99
2021	39	30	1	32	1	1	4	0	108
2022	24	18	3	19	1	1	3	0	69
2023	27	18	4	11	0	0	5	0	65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Opportunity Middle College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	46	2.0	23.0	63.6
2011	60	2.0	30.0	51.7
2012	66	2.2	30.0	51.5
2013	86	2.6	33.0	52.3
2014	99	2.2	45.0	57.6
2015	97	3.0	32.3	54.6
2016	104	2.0	52.0	51
2017	108	2.0	54.0	42.6
2018	94	2.2	42.7	47.9
2019	93	2.2	42.2	50.5
2020	99	2.9	34.1	70.7
2021	108	1.9	56.8	67.6
2022	69	1.9	36.3	59.4
2023	65	4.4	14.7	55.4

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 Opportunity Middle College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	46	2.0	23.0	63.6
2011	60	2.0	30.0	51.7
2012	66	2.2	30.0	51.5
2013	86	2.6	33.0	52.3
2014	99	2.2	45.0	57.6
2015	97	3.0	32.3	54.6
2016	104	2.0	52.0	51
2017	108	2.0	54.0	42.6
2018	94	2.2	42.7	47.9
2019	93	2.2	42.2	50.5
2020	99	2.9	34.1	70.7
2021	108	1.9	56.8	67.6
2022	69	1.9	36.3	59.4
2023	65	4.4	14.7	55.4

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Opportunity Middle College

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 115^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 22^nd of 276 High schools	32.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	93	65	30.1%
African American	35	18	48.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	19	11	42.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	34	27	20.6%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.5%	55.4%	4.8%

Schools Near Opportunity Middle College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)		KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (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 10th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th 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
Opportunity Middle College	Public	11-12	470 Cooper Drive	Lexington	40506	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 246-6379	65	4	14.7	55.4%	27 (41.5%)	18 (27.7%)	11 (16.9%)	4 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.7%)	51.7	131^st of 290 public high schools	54.8%		82.7	22^nd of 276 public high schools	92.0%	109				36.0	26.0		38.0	47.0	30.0	60.0
Lafayette High School	Public	9-12	401 Reed Ln	Lexington	40503	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3474	2,432	130	18.7	37.5%	1,534 (63.1%)	294 (12.1%)	326 (13.4%)	125 (5.1%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	148 (6.1%)	87.7	14^th of 290 public high schools	95.2%		87.3	13^th of 276 public high schools	95.3%	1	51.0		63.0	49.0	60.0		60.0	61.0	51.0	61.0	$15,435	$831	$384	$1,216	$10,051	$2,247	$12,299
Homebound Secondary	Public	6-12	701 E Main St	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4100	2	1	2.0		1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Southside Technical Center	Public	9-12	1800 Harrodsburg Rd	Lexington	40504	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3603	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Family Care Center	Public	9-12	1135 Harry Sykes Way	Lexington	40504	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 288-4040	37	3	11.5	81.1%	7 (18.9%)	13 (35.1%)	14 (37.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.1%)	6	269^th of 290 public high schools	7.2%					(n/a)					20.0			9.0	0.0	9.0
Henry Clay High School	Public	9-12	2100 Fontaine Rd	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3423	2,031	121	16.8	46.6%	1,048 (51.6%)	409 (20.1%)	313 (15.4%)	146 (7.2%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	113 (5.6%)	75.3	48^th of 290 public high schools	83.4%		72.6	47^th of 276 public high schools	83.0%	1	44.0		58.0	51.0	48.0		54.0	48.0	37.0	47.0	$16,419	$828	$376	$1,224	$11,183	$2,086	$13,250
Audrey Grevious Center	Public	6-12	1177 Harry Sykes Way	Lexington	40504	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 246-4370	20	5	3.9	75.0%	9 (45.0%)	7 (35.0%)	2 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.0%)								(n/a)
STEAM Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	123 East 6 Street	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-3033	398	19	20.8	36.2%	208 (52.3%)	108 (27.1%)	48 (12.1%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	81.7	25^th of 290 public high schools	91.4%		82.5	24^th of 276 public high schools	91.3%	1	49.0		68.0	38.0	47.0		53.0	70.0	49.0	69.0
Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt	Public	6-12	2200 Liberty Rd	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4040	182	25	7.2	69.2%	66 (36.3%)	76 (41.8%)	24 (13.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (7.7%)	14.3	239^th of 290 public high schools	17.6%		10.8	241^st of 276 public high schools	12.7%	2		16.0				17.0		17.0	7.0	23.0
Eastside Technical Center	Public	9-12	2208 Liberty Rd	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3740	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Opportunity Middle College

Is Opportunity Middle College a good school?

Opportunity Middle College ranks 131^st of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Opportunity Middle College in?

Fayette County

What is the racial makeup of Opportunity Middle College?

Students at Opportunity Middle College are 42% White, 28% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

How many students attend Opportunity Middle College?

In the 2022-23 school year, 65 students attended Opportunity Middle College.

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