Is South Laurel Middle School a good school?

South Laurel Middle School ranks 55 th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Laurel Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 979 students attended South Laurel Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of South Laurel Middle School?

Students at South Laurel Middle School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

South Laurel Middle School

Summary:

South Laurel Middle School is a public middle school located in London, Kentucky, serving 979 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Laurel County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Laurel Middle School consistently performs above the state average in most subject areas, with 65% of 6th-grade students scoring proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 49%. The school also has strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for female students, male students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students. With a relatively high spending of $11,128 per student and a student-teacher ratio of 18.8, the school is well-resourced and effectively serving its diverse student population.

When compared to the nearby North Laurel Middle School, also part of the Laurel County School District, South Laurel Middle School performs similarly in most subject areas, with both schools consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state. However, the school's performance for special education and gifted and talented students is relatively lower compared to other subgroups, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Additionally, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a significant population of students from low-income backgrounds, which may present unique challenges and opportunities.

Detail:

Public 6-8

223 S Laurel Rd
London, KY 40744

(606) 862-4745

District: Laurel County

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 979

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.8%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.57. (See more...)

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South Laurel Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Laurel Middle School 55^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See South Laurel Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Laurel County:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel County 14^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	49.13	140^th	284	50.7%
2008	72.19	66^th	287	77.0%
2009	64.75	89^th	289	69.2%
2010	61.99	108^th	299	63.9%
2011	58.00	132^nd	304	56.6%
2012	55.22	135^th	319	57.7%
2013	56.70	127^th	335	62.1%
2014	62.49	108^th	335	67.8%
2015	63.12	101^st	337	70.0%
2016	66.50	88^th	331	73.4%
2017	66.92	88^th	330	73.3%
2018	75.29	53^rd	322	83.5%
2019	69.18	84^th	335	74.9%
2021	61.11	72^nd	282	74.5%
2022	75.06	52^nd	320	83.8%
2023	81.82	42^nd	327	87.2%
2024	74.57	55^th	324	83.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	76.25	46^th	294	84.4%
2023	38.92	67^th	124	46.0%
2024	40.73	60^th	130	53.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	79.57	24^th	285	91.6%
2019	67.97	62^nd	303	79.5%
2021	67.16	42^nd	224	81.3%
2022	76.69	35^th	310	88.7%
2023	83.37	25^th	309	91.9%
2024	78.01	37^th	311	88.1%

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Rank History for Female students at South Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	76.76	37^th	290	87.2%
2019	72.38	61^st	299	79.6%
2021	53.30	80^th	233	65.7%
2022	72.23	50^th	299	83.3%
2023	80.95	30^th	295	89.8%
2024	73.96	49^th	300	83.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	56.63	57^th	219	74.0%
2019	45.61	98^th	226	56.6%
2022	42.05	52^nd	111	53.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.09	44^th	63	30.2%
2019	44.28	50^th	62	19.4%

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Rank History for Male students at South Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	70.28	65^th	293	77.8%
2019	62.64	94^th	303	69.0%
2021	60.92	57^th	222	74.3%
2022	73.50	54^th	304	82.2%
2023	79.56	40^th	307	87.0%
2024	73.21	57^th	304	81.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.12	24^th	123	80.5%

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Rank History for White students at South Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	67.61	65^th	253	74.3%
2019	60.28	95^th	266	64.3%
2021	51.49	81^st	213	62.0%
2022	69.22	66^th	314	79.0%
2023	76.79	51^st	320	84.1%
2024	68.84	76^th	316	75.9%

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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 South Laurel Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1234	9	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1989	936	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	943
1990	972	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	976
1991	998	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1004
1992	1070	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1074
1993	1103	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1107
1994	1088	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1093
1995	1079	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1083
1996	1079	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1083
1997	1034	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1038
1998	1054	11	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	1068
1999	1029	12	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	3	1057
2000	1010	13	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	2	1040
2001	1005	16	7	6	12	n/a	n/a	4	1050
2002	1055	22	9	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1091
2003	1055	22	9	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1091
2004	1137	18	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1171
2005	1093	15	7	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	1122
2006	1053	11	7	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1079
2007	1048	12	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	7	1079
2008	1058	14	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	6	1092
2009	1056	16	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	7	1091
2010	1050	13	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	9	1082
2011	1060	14	10	14	1	0	1	0	1100
2012	1068	9	12	15	2	0	3	0	1109
2013	1051	10	9	18	1	0	2	0	1091
2014	1062	8	15	20	3	0	6	0	1114
2015	1051	12	9	15	3	0	7	0	1097
2016	1038	15	11	20	5	0	6	0	1095
2017	987	15	12	18	2	3	12	0	1049
2018	992	9	13	21	2	4	10	0	1051
2019	948	7	8	19	1	7	13	0	1003
2020	1004	9	6	20	2	3	14	0	1058
2021	1013	8	2	26	2	3	19	0	1073
2022	954	12	8	33	2	0	15	0	1024
2023	906	11	6	39	1	0	16	0	979

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 South Laurel Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1245	62.4	19.9	n/a
1989	943	52.2	18.0	n/a
1990	976	52.2	18.6	n/a
1991	1004	51.4	19.5	n/a
1992	1074	52.2	20.5	n/a
1993	1107	63.2	17.5	n/a
1994	1093	64.1	17.1	n/a
1995	1083	63.2	17.1	n/a
1996	1083	63.2	17.1	n/a
1997	1038	58.9	17.6	40
1998	1068	65.1	16.4	42.2
1999	1057	59.9	17.6	54.1
2000	1040	61.9	16.8	52.3
2001	1050	60.5	17.4	48.7
2002	1091	45.0	24.2	82.2
2003	1091	45.0	24.2	82.2
2004	1171	56.0	20.9	n/a
2005	1122	59.0	19.0	n/a
2006	1079	57.5	18.8	51
2007	1079	56.0	19.3	0.6
2008	1092	57.5	19.0	59.2
2009	1091	58.5	18.6	68.7
2010	1082	48.5	22.3	61
2011	1100	56.5	19.4	58.7
2012	1109	55.5	19.9	62.5
2013	1091	57.1	19.1	66.2
2014	1114	58.5	19.0	66.3
2015	1097	66.0	16.6	65.8
2016	1095	60.0	18.2	67.7
2017	1049	60.0	17.4	70.3
2018	1051	59.0	17.8	69.6
2019	1003	58.0	17.2	69.4
2020	1058	60.0	17.6	67.1
2021	1073	63.0	17.0	71
2022	1024	61.0	16.7	66.7
2023	979	52.0	18.8	69.8

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 South Laurel Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1245	62.4	19.9	n/a
1989	943	52.2	18.0	n/a
1990	976	52.2	18.6	n/a
1991	1004	51.4	19.5	n/a
1992	1074	52.2	20.5	n/a
1993	1107	63.2	17.5	n/a
1994	1093	64.1	17.1	n/a
1995	1083	63.2	17.1	n/a
1996	1083	63.2	17.1	n/a
1997	1038	58.9	17.6	40
1998	1068	65.1	16.4	42.2
1999	1057	59.9	17.6	54.1
2000	1040	61.9	16.8	52.3
2001	1050	60.5	17.4	48.7
2002	1091	45.0	24.2	82.2
2003	1091	45.0	24.2	82.2
2004	1171	56.0	20.9	n/a
2005	1122	59.0	19.0	n/a
2006	1079	57.5	18.8	51
2007	1079	56.0	19.3	0.6
2008	1092	57.5	19.0	59.2
2009	1091	58.5	18.6	68.7
2010	1082	48.5	22.3	61
2011	1100	56.5	19.4	58.7
2012	1109	55.5	19.9	62.5
2013	1091	57.1	19.1	66.2
2014	1114	58.5	19.0	66.3
2015	1097	66.0	16.6	65.8
2016	1095	60.0	18.2	67.7
2017	1049	60.0	17.4	70.3
2018	1051	59.0	17.8	69.6
2019	1003	58.0	17.2	69.4
2020	1058	60.0	17.6	67.1
2021	1073	63.0	17.0	71
2022	1024	61.0	16.7	66.7
2023	979	52.0	18.8	69.8

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 South Laurel 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)
2018	$580 (6.2%)	$145 (1.6%)	$725 (7.8%)	$7,392 (79.2%)	$1,217 (13.0%)	$8,609 (92.2%)	$9,334
2019	$733 (6.6%)	$279 (2.5%)	$1,012 (9.1%)	$7,413 (66.6%)	$1,161 (10.4%)	$8,574 (77.0%)	$11,128
2020	$935 (8.7%)	$249 (2.3%)	$1,184 (11.0%)	$8,177 (75.8%)	$1,423 (13.2%)	$9,601 (89.0%)	$10,784
2021	$662 (3.8%)	$504 (2.9%)	$1,166 (6.8%)	$7,338 (42.7%)	$678 (3.9%)	$10,687 (62.1%)	$17,198
2022	$799 (3.4%)	$1,188 (5.1%)	$1,987 (8.5%)	$8,688 (37.2%)	$1,992 (8.5%)	$10,680 (45.7%)	$23,348

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Laurel Middle School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 84^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 42^nd of 327 Middle schools	12.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1003	979	2.4%
African American	7	11	57.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	8	6	25%
Hispanic	19	39	105.3%
Pacific Islander	7	0	100%
White	948	906	4.4%
Two or More Races	13	16	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.4%	69.8%	0.4%

Schools Near South Laurel 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
South Laurel Middle School	Public	6-8	223 S Laurel Rd	London	40744	Laurel County	Laurel County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 862-4745	979	52	18.8	69.8%	906 (92.5%)	11 (1.1%)	39 (4.0%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.6%)	74.6	55^th of 324 public middle schools	83.0%		81.8	42^nd of 327 public middle schools	87.2%	13	55.0	62.0	44.0	65.0	65.0	45.0	32.0	70.0	39.0	52.0	$23,348	$799	$1,188	$1,987	$8,688	$1,992	$10,680
North Laurel Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Johnson Rd	London	40741	Laurel County	Laurel County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 862-4715	1,003	62	16.1	64.1%	958 (95.5%)	5 (0.5%)	18 (1.8%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.3%)	79	47^th of 324 public middle schools	85.5%		82	40^th of 327 public middle schools	87.8%	7	62.0	48.0	57.0	68.0	62.0	52.0	33.0	62.0	44.0	57.0	$24,007	$716	$1,183	$1,898	$8,728	$2,326	$11,055
Corbin Middle School	Public	6-8	50 Ed McNeel Drive	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Corbin Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 523-3619	646	40	16.0	57.9%	612 (94.7%)	3 (0.5%)	22 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	92.3	11^th of 324 public middle schools	96.6%		95.3	7^th of 327 public middle schools	97.9%	4	56.0	59.0	61.0	62.0	80.0	70.0	45.0	79.0	69.0	72.0	$14,773	$932	$508	$1,440	$8,311	$1,628	$9,939
Barnabus Home Middle School	Public	6-8	4500 Highway 30 W	Annville	40402	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(606) 304-2111	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)
Clay County Middle School	Public	7-8	239 Richmond Rd	Manchester	40962	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 598-1810	407	35	11.6	74.0%	392 (96.3%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	36.4	206^th of 324 public middle schools	36.4%		46.5	166^th of 327 public middle schools	49.2%	40		36.0	30.0		48.0	38.0	20.0	41.0	31.0	44.0	$15,784	$2,956	$579	$3,535	$9,446	$1,750	$11,196
Knox County Middle School	Public	6-8	311 N Main St	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 545-5267	429	34	12.6	80.7%	416 (97.0%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	72.9	64^th of 324 public middle schools	80.2%		67.1	79^th of 327 public middle schools	75.8%	15	65.0	45.0	38.0	67.0	67.0	46.0	28.0	72.0	42.0	55.0	$16,030	$2,069	$912	$2,981	$10,557	$2,309	$12,867

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