Marion County Middle School

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Marion County Middle School ranks 73 rd of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Marion County Middle School is a public middle school located in Lebanon, Kentucky, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 431 students. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 63 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Marion County Middle School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 221 out of 320 Kentucky middle schools in 2021-2022 to 73 out of 324 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating. The school's performance in core subjects like Mathematics, Reading, and Science has been consistently above the state average, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better compared to the state. The school has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, with its female and male students, as well as its African American and Hispanic students, ranking well among their peers in the state. However, the school's special education and multi-racial student groups have struggled, ranking in the bottom quartile of Kentucky middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Bardstown Middle School has a similar student population and performance profile, while Campbellsville Middle School and Old Kentucky Home Middle School have consistently lower academic performance. Washington County Middle School has a smaller student population but has shown mixed performance. Despite its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Marion County Middle School has been able to maintain a high level of academic excellence, with relatively low spending and student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-7

1155 Hwy. 327
Lebanon, KY 40033

(270) 692-4578

District: Marion County

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,430

Students who attend Marion County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Marion County High School

Feeder schools for Marion County Middle School:

Elementary:	Calvary Elementary School
	Glasscock Elementary School
	Lebanon Elementary School
	West Marion Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 418

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

Hispanic:

8.1%

African American:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion County Middle School ranks better than 77.5% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.06. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), Hispanic (8.1%), African American (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion County Middle School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Marion County Middle School employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion County Middle School is $14,430.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County Middle School 73^rd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Marion County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 63^rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marion County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Marion County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	42.47	203^rd	335	39.4%
2021	31.65	195^th	282	30.9%
2022	34.27	221^st	320	30.9%
2023	61.23	111^th	327	66.1%
2024	71.06	73^rd	324	77.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marion County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.93	77^th	95	18.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marion County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	42.61	179^th	294	39.1%
2024	21.37	115^th	130	11.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	39.67	193^rd	303	36.3%
2021	34.47	144^th	224	35.7%
2022	26.28	239^th	310	22.9%
2023	54.47	126^th	309	59.2%
2024	67.42	75^th	311	75.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Marion County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	58.63	109^th	299	63.5%
2021	33.43	161^st	233	30.9%
2022	39.57	183^rd	299	38.8%
2023	62.63	88^th	295	70.2%
2024	68.76	65^th	300	78.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Marion County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.63	163^rd	226	27.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Marion County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	25.78	248^th	303	18.2%
2021	23.20	176^th	222	20.7%
2022	27.70	233^rd	304	23.4%
2023	60.60	101^st	307	67.1%
2024	72.36	61^st	304	79.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Marion County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.71	22^nd	96	77.1%
2023	67.43	23^rd	79	70.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marion County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.42	52^nd	120	56.7%
2024	81.56	10^th	123	91.9%

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Rank History for White students at Marion County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	36.38	176^th	266	33.8%
2021	28.78	162^nd	213	23.9%
2022	36.46	206^th	314	34.4%
2023	64.87	87^th	320	72.8%
2024	69.11	73^rd	316	76.9%

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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 Marion County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	418	34	3	19	0	0	7	481
2019	422	36	2	37	1	1	14	513
2020	416	44	2	40	1	2	15	520
2021	437	35	5	37	0	0	16	530
2022	394	23	6	39	0	1	27	490
2023	330	26	5	37	0	1	32	431
2024	326	27	3	34	0	1	27	418

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 Marion County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	481	29.7	16.1	64.7
2019	513	30.1	17.0	57.5
2020	520	31.0	16.7	60.2
2021	530	34.2	15.4	57.5
2022	490	30.9	15.8	57.3
2023	431	27.9	15.4	61.3
2024	418	26.3	15.8	62.7

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 Marion County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	481	29.7	16.1	64.7
2019	513	30.1	17.0	57.5
2020	520	31.0	16.7	60.2
2021	530	34.2	15.4	57.5
2022	490	30.9	15.8	57.3
2023	431	27.9	15.4	61.3
2024	418	26.3	15.8	62.7

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 Marion County 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)
2019	$692 (6.7%)	$249 (2.4%)	$941 (9.1%)	$8,336 (80.2%)	$1,784 (17.2%)	$10,233 (98.4%)	$10,395
2020	$504 (5.9%)	$326 (3.8%)	$830 (9.6%)	$10,663 (123.8%)	$1,716 (19.9%)	$10,663 (123.8%)	$8,611
2021	$548 (3.7%)	$1,300 (8.8%)	$1,673 (11.3%)	$9,117 (61.5%)	$2,381 (16.1%)	$11,434 (77.2%)	$14,814
2022	$575 (4.0%)	$416 (2.9%)	$992 (6.9%)	$9,300 (64.4%)	$1,608 (11.1%)	$10,908 (75.6%)	$14,430

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 203^rd of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 111^th of 327 Middle schools	26.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	513	431	16%
African American	36	26	27.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	5	150%
Hispanic	37	37
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	422	330	21.8%
Two or More Races	14	32	128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.5%	61.3%	3.7%

Schools Near Marion County 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
Marion County Middle School	Public	6-7	1155 Hwy. 327	Lebanon	40033	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 692-4578	418	26	15.8	62.7%	326 (78.0%)	27 (6.5%)	34 (8.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.5%)	71.1	73^rd of 324 public middle schools	77.5%		61.2	111^th of 327 public middle schools	66.1%	38	48.0	56.0		58.0	58.0		29.0				$14,430	$575	$416	$992	$9,300	$1,608	$10,908
Washington County Middle School	Public	6-8	603 Lincoln Park Rd	Springfield	40069	Washington County	Washington County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 336-5483	191	14	13.8	68.1%	125 (65.4%)	25 (13.1%)	29 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.3%)	35.9	210^th of 324 public middle schools	35.2%		33.4	221^st of 327 public middle schools	32.4%	11	37.0	40.0	39.0	30.0	42.0	43.0	22.0	42.0	33.0	36.0	$23,847	$1,194	$1,990	$3,184	$9,940	$2,034	$19,897
Taylor County Middle School	Public	6-8	300 Ingram Avenue	Campbellsville	42718	Taylor County	Taylor County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 465-2877	569	33	17.5	57.5%	504 (88.6%)	6 (1.1%)	22 (3.9%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.3%)	44.6	168^th of 324 public middle schools	48.1%		57.7	128^th of 327 public middle schools	60.9%	40	37.0	42.0	33.0	51.0	46.0	41.0	28.0	46.0	32.0	44.0	$13,950	$1,294	$365	$1,659	$8,277	$2,017	$10,294
Bardstown Middle School	Public	6-8	410 N 5th St	Bardstown	40004	Nelson County	Bardstown Independent	No	No	No	No	(502) 331-8803	557	32	17.2	54.0%	384 (68.9%)	56 (10.1%)	51 (9.2%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.4%)	52.3	139^th of 324 public middle schools	57.1%		50.1	151^st of 327 public middle schools	53.8%	12	38.0	30.0	43.0	48.0	41.0	49.0	19.0	57.0	48.0	61.0	$18,339	$485	$197	$682	$10,918	$1,817	$12,734
Campbellsville Middle School	Public	6-8	230 West Main Street	Campbellsville	42718	Taylor County	Campbellsville Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 465-5121	298	23	12.9	76.2%	193 (64.8%)	23 (7.7%)	21 (7.0%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (18.8%)	25.9	248^th of 324 public middle schools	23.5%		26.7	245^th of 327 public middle schools	25.1%	3	30.0	20.0	25.0	47.0	38.0	36.0		37.0	26.0	44.0	$12,417	$1,732	$472	$2,204	$10,491	$2,240	$13,224
Old Kentucky Home Middle School	Public	6-8	301 Wildcat Ln	Bardstown	40004	Nelson County	Nelson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 349-7040	391	22	17.7	46.5%	348 (89.0%)	5 (1.3%)	15 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.1%)	17.8	281^st of 324 public middle schools	13.3%		11.5	298^th of 327 public middle schools	8.9%	17	27.0	26.0	15.0	34.0	30.0	25.0	15.0	48.0	30.0	32.0	$12,513	$975	$411	$1,386	$8,387	$2,579	$10,965

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion County Middle School

What district is Marion County Middle School in?

Marion County

How many students attend Marion County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Marion County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Marion County Middle School?

Students at Marion County Middle School are 78% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Marion County Middle School attend?

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

Is Marion County Middle School a good school?

Marion County Middle School ranks 73^rd of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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