Lewis County Middle School

Summary:

Lewis County Middle School is a public middle school in Vanceburg, Kentucky, serving 299 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Lewis County School District, which is ranked 72 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past decade, Lewis County Middle School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 86th out of 282 Kentucky middle schools in 2020-2021 to 261st out of 335 in 2013-2014. In the most recent 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 181st out of 324 middle schools and was rated 2 stars by SchoolDigger. While the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science were lower than the state averages, its performance in Writing and Editing/Mechanics was higher. The school's student population is predominantly from low-income families, with 77.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, the inconsistent academic performance suggests a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource utilization and explore ways to better support the diverse needs of the student population, including those with special education and disabilities. The school's location in a rural area with no other middle schools within 20 miles highlights the importance of ensuring that all students at Lewis County Middle School have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 51 Middle School Ln
       Vanceburg, KY  41179


(606) 796-6228

District: Lewis County

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend Lewis County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lewis County High School

Feeder schools for Lewis County Middle School:

Elementary:    Garrison Elementary School
    Laurel Elementary School
    Lewis County Central Elementary School
    Tollesboro Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
Two or more races:
3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Compare Details Lewis County Middle School ranks worse than 55.9% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.64. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewis County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis County Middle School 181st of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Lewis County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Lewis County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis County 72nd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lewis County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lewis County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 17.79 251st 284 11.6%
2008 31.22 217th 287 24.4%
2009 26.83 234th 289 19.0%
2010 25.18 248th 299 17.1%
2011 19.55 269th 304 11.5%
2012 26.63 267th 319 16.3%
2013 30.70 265th 335 20.9%
2014 31.10 261st 335 22.1%
2015 39.17 224th 337 33.5%
2016 42.10 196th 331 40.8%
2017 41.43 201st 330 39.1%
2018 46.91 172nd 322 46.6%
2019 46.87 178th 335 46.9%
2021 58.74 86th 282 69.5%
2022 59.82 101st 320 68.4%
2023 49.18 156th 327 52.3%
2024 41.64 181st 324 44.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lewis County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.86 150th 294 49.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewis County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.73 120th 285 57.9%
2019 51.04 141st 303 53.5%
2021 67.34 41st 224 81.7%
2022 71.13 53rd 310 82.9%
2023 54.89 125th 309 59.5%
2024 54.47 120th 311 61.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lewis County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.43 117th 290 59.7%
2019 52.29 135th 299 54.8%
2021 64.24 54th 233 76.8%
2022 57.69 94th 299 68.6%
2023 53.07 126th 295 57.3%
2024 39.89 178th 300 40.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lewis County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.64 174th 219 20.5%
2019 28.95 182nd 226 19.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Lewis County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.66 219th 293 25.3%
2019 37.07 200th 303 34.0%
2021 43.65 112th 222 49.5%
2022 56.64 102nd 304 66.4%
2023 49.44 146th 307 52.4%
2024 43.31 164th 304 46.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lewis County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.17 161st 253 36.4%
2019 45.35 146th 266 45.1%
2021 46.85 93rd 213 56.3%
2022 52.75 127th 314 59.6%
2023 47.36 156th 320 51.3%
2024 35.25 207th 316 34.5%
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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 Lewis 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 541 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1989 544 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 519 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1991 505 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1992 489 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1993 522 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 561 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1995 587 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1996 587 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1997 587 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1998 601 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1999 608 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2000 476 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2001 437 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 461 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 461 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 477 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2005 469 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2006 469 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2007 443 2 1 1 2 n/a n/a 2 451
2008 470 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 1 475
2009 459 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 464
2010 438 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 442
2011 441 1 0 2 0 0 6 0 450
2012 446 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 454
2013 452 0 0 0 1 0 11 0 464
2014 447 0 1 1 2 0 13 0 464
2015 440 0 1 1 3 0 12 0 457
2016 395 1 1 3 1 0 9 0 410
2017 382 2 0 4 1 0 8 0 397
2018 405 3 0 4 0 0 8 0 420
2019 417 3 0 0 0 0 12 0 432
2020 353 2 0 0 0 0 13 0 368
2021 317 1 0 1 0 0 13 0 332
2022 289 0 0 1 0 0 10 0 300
2023 289 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 299

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 Lewis County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 30.0 18.0 n/a
1989 544 29.8 18.2 n/a
1990 520 29.3 17.7 n/a
1991 506 28.8 17.5 n/a
1992 491 28.0 17.5 n/a
1993 524 29.0 18.1 n/a
1994 563 28.9 19.5 n/a
1995 589 32.5 18.1 n/a
1996 589 32.5 18.1 n/a
1997 588 31.4 18.7 53.9
1998 601 32.3 18.6 52.6
1999 608 30.6 19.9 64
2000 476 30.1 15.8 67.6
2001 438 30.6 14.3 67.8
2002 461 29.1 15.8 99.3
2003 461 29.1 15.8 99.3
2004 478 30.6 15.6 n/a
2005 475 28.0 17.0 n/a
2006 474 28.1 16.9 66.2
2007 451 26.0 17.3 68.6
2008 475 28.6 16.6 68.8
2009 464 28.3 16.4 70.2
2010 442 22.1 20.0 70.9
2011 450 26.1 17.2 73.1
2012 454 26.6 17.0 73.1
2013 464 27.1 17.0 67.9
2014 464 26.6 17.4 72
2015 457 25.0 18.2 66.7
2016 410 28.0 14.6 67.8
2017 397 24.6 16.0 72
2018 420 24.2 17.3 75.2
2019 432 26.0 16.5 75.5
2020 368 22.4 16.3 72
2021 332 20.5 16.1 73.5
2022 300 20.5 14.6 70
2023 299 22.5 13.2 77.9

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 Lewis County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 30.0 18.0 n/a
1989 544 29.8 18.2 n/a
1990 520 29.3 17.7 n/a
1991 506 28.8 17.5 n/a
1992 491 28.0 17.5 n/a
1993 524 29.0 18.1 n/a
1994 563 28.9 19.5 n/a
1995 589 32.5 18.1 n/a
1996 589 32.5 18.1 n/a
1997 588 31.4 18.7 53.9
1998 601 32.3 18.6 52.6
1999 608 30.6 19.9 64
2000 476 30.1 15.8 67.6
2001 438 30.6 14.3 67.8
2002 461 29.1 15.8 99.3
2003 461 29.1 15.8 99.3
2004 478 30.6 15.6 n/a
2005 475 28.0 17.0 n/a
2006 474 28.1 16.9 66.2
2007 451 26.0 17.3 68.6
2008 475 28.6 16.6 68.8
2009 464 28.3 16.4 70.2
2010 442 22.1 20.0 70.9
2011 450 26.1 17.2 73.1
2012 454 26.6 17.0 73.1
2013 464 27.1 17.0 67.9
2014 464 26.6 17.4 72
2015 457 25.0 18.2 66.7
2016 410 28.0 14.6 67.8
2017 397 24.6 16.0 72
2018 420 24.2 17.3 75.2
2019 432 26.0 16.5 75.5
2020 368 22.4 16.3 72
2021 332 20.5 16.1 73.5
2022 300 20.5 14.6 70
2023 299 22.5 13.2 77.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewis 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 $732 (7.3%) $274 (2.7%) $1,006 (10.1%) $7,040 (70.5%) $1,933 (19.4%) $8,973 (89.9%) $9,979
2019 $852 (8.6%) $283 (2.8%) $1,135 (11.4%) $7,164 (72.0%) $1,647 (16.6%) $8,811 (88.6%) $9,946
2020 $1,051 (10.2%) $252 (2.4%) $1,303 (12.6%) $7,466 (72.2%) $1,575 (15.2%) $9,041 (87.4%) $10,345
2021 $1,112 (9.5%) $678 (5.8%) $1,790 (15.3%) $7,852 (67.2%) $2,048 (17.5%) $9,900 (84.7%) $11,690
2022 $1,554 (7.0%) $575 (2.6%) $2,128 (9.5%) $9,025 (40.4%) $1,851 (8.3%) $10,876 (48.7%) $22,314

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 178th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 156th of 327 Middle schools
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students432299
 30.8%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White417289
 30.7%
Two or More Races1210
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.5%77.9%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis County Middle School

Students at Lewis County Middle School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

Lewis County Middle School ranks 181st of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Lewis County Middle School.

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


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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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