South Marshall Middle

Summary:

South Marshall Middle is a public middle school located in Benton, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 462 students. The school is part of the Marshall County School District, which is ranked 89 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

South Marshall Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools, ranking between 181-251 out of 320-335 schools over the past 5 years. The school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female, male, and white students, are also in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools. Additionally, South Marshall Middle's proficiency rates on the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) are generally lower than the Marshall County and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53-55% over the past 3 years.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as North Marshall Middle School, Mayfield Middle School, and Murray Middle School, South Marshall Middle generally performs worse on key metrics. However, the school's ranking has improved slightly over the past 5 years, moving from a 1-star to a 2-star rating, suggesting that the school may be making some progress, but still has significant room for improvement to reach the performance levels of its higher-ranked peers.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2211 US 641 South
       Benton, KY  42025


(270) 527-3828

District: Marshall County

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
3.5%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Compare Details South Marshall Middle ranks worse than 61.7% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.46. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Marshall Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks South Marshall Middle 200th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See South Marshall Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marshall County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County 89th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Marshall Middle

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Rank History for all students at South Marshall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.22 251st 335 25.1%
2021 34.24 183rd 282 35.1%
2022 40.44 185th 320 42.2%
2023 42.37 181st 327 44.6%
2024 38.46 200th 324 38.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Marshall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.60 231st 294 21.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Marshall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.67 246th 303 18.8%
2021 36.39 131st 224 41.5%
2022 42.11 168th 310 45.8%
2023 48.88 145th 309 53.1%
2024 44.96 159th 311 48.9%
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Rank History for Female students at South Marshall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.41 221st 299 26.1%
2021 35.90 151st 233 35.2%
2022 44.00 158th 299 47.2%
2023 40.87 179th 295 39.3%
2024 40.27 176th 300 41.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Marshall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.49 170th 226 24.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Marshall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.87 47th 62 24.2%
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Rank History for Male students at South Marshall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.34 257th 303 15.2%
2021 30.53 156th 222 29.7%
2022 33.59 204th 304 32.9%
2023 42.03 167th 307 45.6%
2024 35.15 196th 304 35.5%
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Rank History for White students at South Marshall Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.32 220th 266 17.3%
2021 35.66 132nd 213 38.0%
2022 34.60 212th 314 32.5%
2023 36.74 204th 320 36.3%
2024 33.20 218th 316 31.0%
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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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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Marshall Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 494 1 3 16 1 0 5 0 520
2018 525 2 4 15 0 0 6 0 552
2019 492 2 5 8 0 0 6 0 513
2020 484 2 3 7 0 0 8 0 504
2021 441 1 3 9 0 0 16 0 470
2022 455 0 0 10 0 0 12 0 477
2023 425 1 2 16 1 1 16 0 462

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 South Marshall Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 520 27.5 18.8 46.2
2018 552 29.2 18.9 50.4
2019 513 29.1 17.6 51.5
2020 504 28.2 17.8 54.8
2021 470 26.2 17.9 54.9
2022 477 29.1 16.3 53
2023 462 29.0 15.9 55

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 Marshall Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 520 27.5 18.8 46.2
2018 552 29.2 18.9 50.4
2019 513 29.1 17.6 51.5
2020 504 28.2 17.8 54.8
2021 470 26.2 17.9 54.9
2022 477 29.1 16.3 53
2023 462 29.0 15.9 55

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 South Marshall Middle

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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)
2019 $498 (3.3%) $43 (0.3%) $573 (3.8%) $7,878 (51.9%) $1,807 (11.9%) $9,689 (63.9%) $15,165
2020 $514 (4.1%) $58 (0.5%) $624 (5.0%) $7,999 (64.4%) $1,913 (15.4%) $9,913 (79.8%) $12,418
2021 $423 (3.7%) $636 (5.6%) $1,058 (9.2%) $7,690 (67.2%) $1,329 (11.6%) $9,020 (78.8%) $11,440
2022 $892 (7.0%) $497 (3.9%) $1,389 (11.0%) $8,276 (65.3%) $1,799 (14.2%) $10,074 (79.5%) $12,676

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Marshall Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 251st of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 181st of 327 Middle schools
 19.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513462
 9.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian01
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic816
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White492425
 13.6%
Two or More Races616
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.5%55%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Marshall Middle

Students at South Marshall Middle are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended South Marshall Middle.

South Marshall Middle ranks 200th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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