McCreary County Middle School

Summary:

McCreary County Middle School is a public middle school located in Stearns, Kentucky, serving 605 students in grades 6-8 and part of the McCreary County School District, which is ranked 73 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in various subject areas, such as Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Editing and Mechanics, it has shown exceptional performance in serving its special education students, ranking 15th out of 130 Kentucky middle schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's female and white student populations have struggled, ranking 196th and 241st out of Kentucky middle schools, respectively. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.32% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's academic challenges.

In comparison, the nearby Whitley County Middle School, located approximately 17.77 miles away, consistently outperforms McCreary County Middle School in academic measures, ranking 48th out of 324 Kentucky middle schools in 2023-2024. Whitley County Middle School also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (79.57% in 2022-2023) and a lower student-teacher ratio (14.8 in 2022-2023), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 180 Raider Way
       Stearns, KY  42647


(606) 376-5081

District: McCreary County

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend McCreary County Middle School usually attend:

High:    McCreary Central High School

Feeder schools for McCreary County Middle School:

Elementary:    Whitley City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  605

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.5%
Hispanic:
1.2%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.3% Help


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Compare Details McCreary County Middle School ranks worse than 68.8% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.44. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCreary County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks McCreary County Middle School 223rd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See McCreary County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McCreary County:

SchoolDigger ranks McCreary County 73rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCreary County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at McCreary County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 26.42 225th 284 20.8%
2008 38.10 187th 287 34.8%
2009 39.13 194th 289 32.9%
2010 45.63 174th 299 41.8%
2011 26.48 247th 304 18.8%
2012 21.76 281st 319 11.9%
2013 27.71 278th 335 17.0%
2014 29.65 263rd 335 21.5%
2015 31.92 254th 337 24.6%
2016 31.33 256th 331 22.7%
2017 47.16 171st 330 48.2%
2018 40.21 213th 322 33.9%
2019 40.29 217th 335 35.2%
2021 28.66 208th 282 26.2%
2022 39.67 191st 320 40.3%
2023 24.30 255th 327 22.0%
2024 33.44 223rd 324 31.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McCreary County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.13 182nd 294 38.1%
2023 57.92 35th 124 71.8%
2024 78.14 15th 130 88.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCreary County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.69 130th 285 54.4%
2019 42.67 182nd 303 39.9%
2021 39.54 124th 224 44.6%
2022 46.87 154th 310 50.3%
2023 29.43 224th 309 27.5%
2024 41.32 182nd 311 41.5%
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Rank History for Female students at McCreary County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.97 199th 290 31.4%
2019 41.39 190th 299 36.5%
2021 26.30 191st 233 18.0%
2022 30.64 218th 299 27.1%
2023 17.01 260th 295 11.9%
2024 35.54 196th 300 34.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McCreary County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.30 48th 219 78.1%
2019 48.15 86th 226 61.9%
2021 49.56 2nd 2 0.0%
2022 49.35 37th 111 66.7%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at McCreary County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.01 5th 10 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McCreary County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.03 189th 293 35.5%
2019 33.42 216th 303 28.7%
2021 28.74 162nd 222 27.0%
2022 44.12 161st 304 47.0%
2023 29.24 218th 307 29.0%
2024 30.17 219th 304 28.0%
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Rank History for White students at McCreary County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.24 203rd 266 23.7%
2022 32.72 218th 314 30.6%
2023 18.91 273rd 320 14.7%
2024 25.99 241st 316 23.7%
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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 McCreary County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 522 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 516 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2008 457 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 432 2 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2010 403 3 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2011 400 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 403
2012 408 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 410
2013 413 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 419
2014 449 3 1 3 0 0 2 0 458
2015 439 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 446
2016 407 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 413
2017 413 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 418
2018 418 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 424
2019 412 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 418
2020 610 3 0 6 0 0 3 0 622
2021 588 0 2 9 0 0 2 0 601
2022 535 1 1 5 0 0 3 0 545
2023 590 2 1 7 1 0 4 0 605

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 McCreary County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 527 33.0 16.0 84.8
2007 519 27.0 19.2 80.5
2008 461 33.0 14.0 83.7
2009 440 30.0 14.7 92.3
2010 410 18.0 22.7 81.7
2011 403 25.0 16.1 77.9
2012 410 26.0 15.7 72.4
2013 419 26.0 16.1 79
2014 458 26.8 17.0 81.9
2015 446 25.0 17.8 80.3
2016 413 24.0 17.2 81.4
2017 418 25.8 16.1 80.1
2018 424 23.2 18.2 78.8
2019 418 25.2 16.5 78
2020 622 34.9 17.8 77.8
2021 601 36.2 16.6 75.4
2022 545 36.4 14.9 77.6
2023 605 35.7 16.9 81.3

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 McCreary County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 527 33.0 16.0 84.8
2007 519 27.0 19.2 80.5
2008 461 33.0 14.0 83.7
2009 440 30.0 14.7 92.3
2010 410 18.0 22.7 81.7
2011 403 25.0 16.1 77.9
2012 410 26.0 15.7 72.4
2013 419 26.0 16.1 79
2014 458 26.8 17.0 81.9
2015 446 25.0 17.8 80.3
2016 413 24.0 17.2 81.4
2017 418 25.8 16.1 80.1
2018 424 23.2 18.2 78.8
2019 418 25.2 16.5 78
2020 622 34.9 17.8 77.8
2021 601 36.2 16.6 75.4
2022 545 36.4 14.9 77.6
2023 605 35.7 16.9 81.3

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 McCreary 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 $4,283 (26.8%) $252 (1.6%) $4,535 (28.4%) $9,198 (57.6%) $2,257 (14.1%) $11,445 (71.6%) $15,980
2019 $1,019 (8.9%) $222 (1.9%) $1,241 (10.8%) $9,677 (84.0%) $1,837 (16.0%) $11,514 (100.0%) $11,514
2020 $1,116 (9.4%) $304 (2.6%) $1,420 (12.0%) $7,722 (65.4%) $1,237 (10.5%) $8,959 (75.8%) $11,815
2021 $1,473 (12.0%) $1,739 (14.2%) $1,649 (13.4%) $8,461 (68.9%) $2,779 (22.6%) $12,143 (98.9%) $12,280
2022 $1,739 (11.9%) $857 (5.8%) $2,596 (17.7%) $10,728 (73.2%) $2,508 (17.1%) $13,234 (90.3%) $14,660

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCreary County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 217th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 255th of 327 Middle schools
 13.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students418605
 44.7%
African American22
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White412590
 43.2%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78%81.3%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McCreary County Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 605 students attended McCreary County Middle School.

Students at McCreary County Middle School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend McCreary County Middle School usually go on to attend McCreary Central High School

McCreary County Middle School ranks 223rd 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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