Is North Laurel Middle School a good school?

North Laurel Middle School ranks 47 th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Laurel Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,003 students attended North Laurel Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North Laurel Middle School?

Students at North Laurel Middle School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

North Laurel Middle School

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North Laurel Middle School is a public middle school located in London, Kentucky, serving 1,003 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.

North Laurel Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Kentucky, with a statewide ranking between 13th and 65th over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, often placing in the top 30 or even top 10 in the state for female, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students. North Laurel Middle School's test scores consistently exceed the Laurel County and Kentucky state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.

When compared to the nearby South Laurel Middle School, also part of the Laurel County School District, North Laurel Middle School generally outperforms its counterpart in terms of statewide rankings and test scores. However, the nearby Corbin Middle School, which is part of the Corbin Independent School District, also demonstrates exceptional academic performance, suggesting a healthy level of competition and collaboration among high-performing schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

101 Johnson Rd
London, KY 40741

(606) 862-4715

District: Laurel County

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,003

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.1%

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Compare Details North Laurel Middle School ranks better than 85.5% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

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North Laurel Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Laurel Middle School 47^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See North Laurel Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 North Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	38.61	179^th	284	37.0%
2008	55.39	121^st	287	57.8%
2009	54.99	123^rd	289	57.4%
2010	55.40	135^th	299	54.8%
2011	51.35	165^th	304	45.7%
2012	52.37	143^rd	319	55.2%
2013	51.31	156^th	335	53.4%
2014	63.16	107^th	335	68.1%
2015	62.75	104^th	337	69.1%
2016	71.47	65^th	331	80.4%
2017	81.44	28^th	330	91.5%
2018	83.76	24^th	322	92.5%
2019	86.76	13^th	335	96.1%
2021	87.75	16^th	282	94.3%
2022	86.41	23^rd	320	92.8%
2023	81.97	40^th	327	87.8%
2024	79.02	47^th	324	85.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	90.76	9^th	294	96.9%
2023	45.30	51^st	124	58.9%
2024	46.68	51^st	130	60.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	87.80	10^th	285	96.5%
2019	89.75	8^th	303	97.4%
2021	89.48	4^th	224	98.2%
2022	85.23	13^th	310	95.8%
2023	79.51	31^st	309	90.0%
2024	76.26	44^th	311	85.9%

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Rank History for Female students at North Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	86.32	16^th	290	94.5%
2019	88.85	9^th	299	97.0%
2021	82.20	21^st	233	91.0%
2022	83.64	27^th	299	91.0%
2023	82.20	23^rd	295	92.2%
2024	85.57	21^st	300	93.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	64.57	45^th	219	79.5%
2019	79.95	20^th	226	91.2%
2022	47.03	39^th	111	64.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	51.09	46^th	63	27.0%
2019	54.94	34^th	62	45.2%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at North Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	79.50	2^nd	10	80.0%

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Rank History for Male students at North Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	78.14	33^rd	293	88.7%
2019	81.91	29^th	303	90.4%
2021	85.20	15^th	222	93.2%
2022	84.25	25^th	304	91.8%
2023	78.29	44^th	307	85.7%
2024	68.90	76^th	304	75.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	65.58	30^th	116	74.1%
2022	87.55	6^th	120	95.0%
2024	67.48	33^rd	123	73.2%

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Rank History for White students at North Laurel Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	78.39	32^nd	253	87.4%
2019	81.70	27^th	266	89.8%
2021	80.35	28^th	213	86.9%
2022	81.51	31^st	314	90.1%
2023	77.08	48^th	320	85.0%
2024	73.69	58^th	316	81.6%

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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 North Laurel Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	959	12	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	974
1990	1077	10	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1091
1991	1004	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1013
1992	1001	8	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1015
1993	1054	10	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	1068
1994	1019	10	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1035
1995	986	14	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	1009
1996	986	14	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	1009
1997	950	12	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	968
1998	899	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	907
1999	886	6	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	896
2000	871	9	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	883
2001	858	9	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	870
2002	875	6	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	887
2003	875	6	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	887
2004	923	5	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	932
2005	930	7	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	941
2006	934	7	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	949
2007	987	11	2	6	3	n/a	n/a	7	1016
2008	951	10	4	8	3	n/a	n/a	6	982
2009	955	12	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	7	983
2010	980	14	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	4	1007
2011	1037	14	3	2	2	0	2	0	1060
2012	1077	17	4	3	6	0	4	0	1111
2013	1080	13	4	6	4	0	3	0	1110
2014	1090	14	6	8	4	0	2	0	1124
2015	1093	15	6	14	2	0	4	0	1134
2016	1069	13	10	18	3	0	3	0	1116
2017	1061	11	11	14	6	1	6	0	1110
2018	1003	17	12	15	5	1	4	0	1057
2019	945	11	11	13	3	1	5	0	989
2020	973	7	12	25	2	1	9	0	1029
2021	951	6	11	27	0	2	9	0	1006
2022	985	6	11	16	1	2	10	0	1031
2023	958	5	9	18	0	0	13	0	1003

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 North Laurel Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	974	52.5	18.5	n/a
1990	1091	54.4	20.0	n/a
1991	1013	54.5	18.5	n/a
1992	1015	55.0	18.4	n/a
1993	1068	64.6	16.5	n/a
1994	1035	66.2	15.6	n/a
1995	1009	64.6	15.6	n/a
1996	1009	64.6	15.6	n/a
1997	968	59.2	16.4	42.9
1998	907	58.6	15.5	43.2
1999	896	54.6	16.4	52.1
2000	883	56.9	15.5	52.3
2001	870	56.0	15.5	52.3
2002	887	39.0	22.7	83.9
2003	887	39.0	22.7	83.9
2004	932	51.0	18.3	n/a
2005	941	51.0	18.5	n/a
2006	949	50.5	18.8	92.5
2007	1016	53.0	19.2	55.9
2008	982	52.5	18.7	67.1
2009	983	54.5	18.0	76.3
2010	1007	45.5	22.1	60.5
2011	1060	55.5	19.0	58.9
2012	1111	56.5	19.6	61.6
2013	1110	61.5	18.0	66.2
2014	1124	60.1	18.7	65.8
2015	1134	68.0	16.6	66.3
2016	1116	66.0	16.9	64.8
2017	1110	65.0	17.0	66.1
2018	1057	61.0	17.3	65.4
2019	989	59.0	16.7	63.5
2020	1029	61.0	16.8	62.1
2021	1006	60.0	16.7	64.6
2022	1031	62.0	16.6	59.7
2023	1003	62.0	16.1	64.1

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 North Laurel Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	974	52.5	18.5	n/a
1990	1091	54.4	20.0	n/a
1991	1013	54.5	18.5	n/a
1992	1015	55.0	18.4	n/a
1993	1068	64.6	16.5	n/a
1994	1035	66.2	15.6	n/a
1995	1009	64.6	15.6	n/a
1996	1009	64.6	15.6	n/a
1997	968	59.2	16.4	42.9
1998	907	58.6	15.5	43.2
1999	896	54.6	16.4	52.1
2000	883	56.9	15.5	52.3
2001	870	56.0	15.5	52.3
2002	887	39.0	22.7	83.9
2003	887	39.0	22.7	83.9
2004	932	51.0	18.3	n/a
2005	941	51.0	18.5	n/a
2006	949	50.5	18.8	92.5
2007	1016	53.0	19.2	55.9
2008	982	52.5	18.7	67.1
2009	983	54.5	18.0	76.3
2010	1007	45.5	22.1	60.5
2011	1060	55.5	19.0	58.9
2012	1111	56.5	19.6	61.6
2013	1110	61.5	18.0	66.2
2014	1124	60.1	18.7	65.8
2015	1134	68.0	16.6	66.3
2016	1116	66.0	16.9	64.8
2017	1110	65.0	17.0	66.1
2018	1057	61.0	17.3	65.4
2019	989	59.0	16.7	63.5
2020	1029	61.0	16.8	62.1
2021	1006	60.0	16.7	64.6
2022	1031	62.0	16.6	59.7
2023	1003	62.0	16.1	64.1

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 North 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	$513 (5.5%)	$131 (1.4%)	$645 (6.9%)	$7,472 (79.6%)	$1,273 (13.6%)	$8,746 (93.1%)	$9,391
2019	$726 (6.4%)	$349 (3.1%)	$1,076 (9.5%)	$7,458 (65.8%)	$1,261 (11.1%)	$8,719 (76.9%)	$11,335
2020	$895 (8.1%)	$344 (3.1%)	$1,239 (11.2%)	$8,281 (74.8%)	$1,553 (14.0%)	$9,834 (88.8%)	$11,073
2021	$640 (3.7%)	$504 (2.9%)	$1,144 (6.5%)	$7,408 (42.4%)	$764 (4.4%)	$11,198 (64.0%)	$17,489
2022	$716 (3.0%)	$1,183 (4.9%)	$1,898 (7.9%)	$8,728 (36.4%)	$2,326 (9.7%)	$11,055 (46.0%)	$24,007

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Laurel Middle School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 40^th of 327 Middle schools	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	989	1003	1.4%
African American	11	5	54.5%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	11	9	18.2%
Hispanic	13	18	38.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	945	958	1.4%
Two or More Races	5	13	160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.5%	64.1%	0.6%

Schools Near North 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
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
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
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

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