Is McLean County Middle School a good school?

McLean County Middle School ranks 52 nd of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McLean County Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended McLean County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of McLean County Middle School?

Students at McLean County Middle School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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

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

McLean County Middle School

Summary:

McLean County Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Calhoun, Kentucky, serving 319 students in grades 6-8 and part of the McLean County School District, which is ranked 35 out of 159 districts in the state.

This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Kentucky, with strong academic performance across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Writing were significantly above the state averages, and its 7th grade Mathematics and 8th grade Writing proficiency rates were particularly impressive at 60% and 88%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 39% and 49%. The school's rankings for diverse student subgroups, including Female Students, Male Students, White Students, Low Socio-Economic Status Students, and Special Education Students, are also consistently high, often in the top 20-60 among Kentucky middle schools.

While McLean County Middle School outperforms the state averages, nearby schools such as James Madison Middle School, Daviess County Middle School, and Owensboro Innovation Middle School also demonstrate strong academic performance, though McLean County Middle School generally ranks higher in the statewide rankings. The school's consistent performance, with its statewide ranking and star rating fluctuating between 3 and 5 stars over the past several years, is a testament to its ability to provide a stable and high-quality learning environment for its students, even with a relatively high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1901 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327

(270) 273-5191

District: McLean County

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Students who attend McLean County Middle School usually attend:

High:

McLean County High School

Feeder schools for McLean County Middle School:

Elementary:	Calhoun Elementary School
	Livermore Elementary School
	Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 319

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Hispanic:

3.8%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53%

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McLean County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks McLean County Middle School 52^nd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See McLean County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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McLean County:

SchoolDigger ranks McLean County 35^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at McLean County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	89.01	22^nd	284	92.3%
2008	88.28	18^th	287	93.7%
2009	85.95	26^th	289	91.0%
2010	78.86	46^th	299	84.6%
2011	78.81	44^th	304	85.5%
2012	76.99	43^rd	319	86.5%
2013	74.01	54^th	335	83.9%
2014	65.95	89^th	335	73.4%
2015	60.82	115^th	337	65.9%
2016	46.93	181^st	331	45.3%
2017	41.28	202^nd	330	38.8%
2018	62.17	102^nd	322	68.3%
2019	71.88	69^th	335	79.4%
2021	49.39	113^th	282	59.9%
2022	76.52	48^th	320	85.0%
2023	86.74	23^rd	327	93.0%
2024	76.04	52^nd	324	84.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McLean County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	72.32	56^th	294	81.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	55.94	108^th	285	62.1%
2019	65.88	71^st	303	76.6%
2021	57.43	68^th	224	69.6%
2022	76.76	34^th	310	89.0%
2023	87.84	20^th	309	93.5%
2024	78.58	33^rd	311	89.4%

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Rank History for Female students at McLean County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	66.75	71^st	290	75.5%
2019	64.88	83^rd	299	72.2%
2021	41.26	130^th	233	44.2%
2022	79.11	33^rd	299	89.0%
2023	78.02	36^th	295	87.8%
2024	75.10	47^th	300	84.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at McLean County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.93	75^th	219	65.8%
2019	58.13	63^rd	226	72.1%

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Rank History for Male students at McLean County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	50.77	131^st	293	55.3%
2019	73.62	54^th	303	82.2%
2021	48.76	99^th	222	55.4%
2022	65.54	74^th	304	75.7%
2023	89.32	14^th	307	95.4%
2024	75.26	50^th	304	83.6%

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Rank History for White students at McLean County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	50.94	119^th	253	53.0%
2019	65.18	77^th	266	71.1%
2021	42.77	107^th	213	49.8%
2022	71.16	60^th	314	80.9%
2023	83.82	32^nd	320	90.0%
2024	72.70	61^st	316	80.7%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McLean County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	398	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1996	398	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1997	390	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
1998	381	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	384
1999	389	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	393
2000	394	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2001	399	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
2002	376	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	378
2003	376	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	378
2004	357	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2005	365	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2006	381	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
2007	351	2	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	359
2008	320	3	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	329
2009	331	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	338
2010	347	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	353
2011	367	3	0	5	0	0	0	0	375
2012	366	5	0	7	0	0	0	0	378
2013	388	8	0	8	0	0	0	0	404
2014	373	8	0	11	0	0	1	0	393
2015	357	8	0	12	0	0	2	0	379
2016	348	5	0	7	0	0	4	0	364
2017	323	5	1	13	0	0	5	0	347
2018	324	4	1	13	0	0	2	0	344
2019	334	4	1	14	0	0	1	0	354
2020	332	3	3	13	0	0	4	0	355
2021	311	3	3	18	0	0	5	0	340
2022	296	4	3	17	1	0	1	0	322
2023	300	4	0	12	1	0	2	0	319

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 McLean County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	399	24.8	16.1	n/a
1996	399	24.8	16.1	n/a
1997	391	24.8	15.8	34.3
1998	384	24.9	15.4	31
1999	393	23.1	17.0	38.9
2000	395	25.0	15.8	43.5
2001	400	25.3	15.8	41.5
2002	378	24.9	15.2	64.6
2003	378	24.9	15.2	64.6
2004	361	24.9	14.5	n/a
2005	368	24.0	15.3	n/a
2006	388	25.0	15.5	49.5
2007	359	26.0	13.8	51
2008	329	24.0	13.7	56.2
2009	338	24.0	14.1	72.1
2010	353	21.0	16.8	70.5
2011	375	26.0	14.4	63.5
2012	378	26.0	14.5	49.7
2013	404	27.0	14.9	48
2014	393	26.0	15.1	51.7
2015	379	26.0	14.5	50.7
2016	364	25.0	14.5	51.1
2017	347	25.0	13.8	52.7
2018	344	25.0	13.7	53.5
2019	354	24.0	14.7	56.5
2020	355	24.0	14.7	51.8
2021	340	24.8	13.7	50.9
2022	322	25.8	12.4	55
2023	319	24.8	12.8	53

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 McLean County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	399	24.8	16.1	n/a
1996	399	24.8	16.1	n/a
1997	391	24.8	15.8	34.3
1998	384	24.9	15.4	31
1999	393	23.1	17.0	38.9
2000	395	25.0	15.8	43.5
2001	400	25.3	15.8	41.5
2002	378	24.9	15.2	64.6
2003	378	24.9	15.2	64.6
2004	361	24.9	14.5	n/a
2005	368	24.0	15.3	n/a
2006	388	25.0	15.5	49.5
2007	359	26.0	13.8	51
2008	329	24.0	13.7	56.2
2009	338	24.0	14.1	72.1
2010	353	21.0	16.8	70.5
2011	375	26.0	14.4	63.5
2012	378	26.0	14.5	49.7
2013	404	27.0	14.9	48
2014	393	26.0	15.1	51.7
2015	379	26.0	14.5	50.7
2016	364	25.0	14.5	51.1
2017	347	25.0	13.8	52.7
2018	344	25.0	13.7	53.5
2019	354	24.0	14.7	56.5
2020	355	24.0	14.7	51.8
2021	340	24.8	13.7	50.9
2022	322	25.8	12.4	55
2023	319	24.8	12.8	53

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 McLean 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)
2018	$278 (2.2%)	$13 (0.1%)	$290 (2.3%)	$8,637 (67.9%)	$1,554 (12.2%)	$10,191 (80.2%)	$12,711
2019	$284 (2.7%)	$83 (0.8%)	$367 (3.5%)	$8,551 (81.7%)	$1,541 (14.7%)	$10,093 (96.5%)	$10,460
2020	$277 (2.4%)	$118 (1.0%)	$395 (3.5%)	$8,749 (76.5%)	$1,397 (12.2%)	$10,146 (88.7%)	$11,437
2021	$481 (3.9%)	$181 (1.5%)	$662 (5.3%)	$9,197 (73.7%)	$1,682 (13.5%)	$10,879 (87.2%)	$12,482
2022	$1,045 (7.1%)	$209 (1.4%)	$1,254 (8.6%)	$9,896 (67.5%)	$2,157 (14.7%)	$12,053 (82.3%)	$14,652

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McLean County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 23^rd of 327 Middle schools	13.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	354	319	9.9%
African American	4	4
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	14	12	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	334	300	10.2%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.5%	53%	3.5%

Schools Near McLean 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
McLean County Middle School	Public	6-8	1901 Hwy 136 E	Calhoun	42327	McLean County	McLean County	No	No	No	No	(270) 273-5191	319	25	12.8	53.0%	300 (94.0%)	4 (1.3%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	76	52^nd of 324 public middle schools	84.0%		86.7	23^rd of 327 public middle schools	93.0%	29	46.0	60.0	40.0	53.0	58.0	56.0	38.0	88.0	40.0	68.0	$14,652	$1,045	$209	$1,254	$9,896	$2,157	$12,053
F T Burns Middle School	Public	6-8	4610 Goetz Drive	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7400	710	48	14.7	66.9%	476 (67.0%)	44 (6.2%)	75 (10.6%)	57 (8.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	52 (7.3%)	44.3	173^rd of 324 public middle schools	46.6%		57.3	129^th of 327 public middle schools	60.6%	44	40.0	37.0	45.0	43.0	42.0	39.0	17.0	62.0	38.0	42.0	$15,312	$771	$513	$1,284	$10,778	$1,733	$12,511
College View Middle School	Public	6-8	5061 New Hartford Road	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7500	863	54	15.9	50.4%	706 (81.8%)	34 (3.9%)	55 (6.4%)	37 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.6%)	50.5	150^th of 324 public middle schools	53.7%		50.9	148^th of 327 public middle schools	54.7%	2	54.0	48.0	30.0	51.0	44.0	43.0	27.0	43.0	33.0	50.0	$13,592	$758	$480	$1,238	$9,310	$1,536	$10,846
Owensboro Innovation Middle School	Public	6-8	2631 S Griffith Ave	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 686-1128	311	23	13.5	60.1%	217 (69.8%)	21 (6.8%)	38 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.3%)	53.3	133^rd of 324 public middle schools	59.0%		54.7	137^th of 327 public middle schools	58.1%	4	38.0	41.0	30.0	55.0	48.0	45.0	24.0	54.0	43.0	56.0	$19,944	$1,580	$628	$2,208	$12,603	$1,966	$14,569
Owensboro Middle School	Public	6-8	1300 Booth Ave	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 686-1130	807	63	12.8	73.6%	411 (50.9%)	120 (14.9%)	134 (16.6%)	29 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	109 (13.5%)	20.9	266^th of 324 public middle schools	17.9%		23.9	256^th of 327 public middle schools	21.7%	10	30.0	30.0	35.0	32.0	34.0	28.0	11.0	38.0	26.0	38.0	$15,830	$1,685	$537	$2,222	$9,620	$1,634	$11,254
Daviess County Middle School	Public	6-8	3901 Fairview Dr	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7600	813	52	15.7	54.9%	676 (83.1%)	18 (2.2%)	53 (6.5%)	26 (3.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.6%)	79.8	42^nd of 324 public middle schools	87.0%		78.9	50^th of 327 public middle schools	84.7%	8	55.0	52.0	52.0	67.0	58.0	58.0	30.0	69.0	48.0	59.0	$33,749	$851	$502	$1,353	$10,087	$1,521	$11,608
James Madison Middle School	Public	6-8	510 Brown Rd	Madisonville	42431	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 825-6160	494	28	17.4	45.7%	390 (78.9%)	47 (9.5%)	18 (3.6%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.1%)	55.9	123^rd of 324 public middle schools	62.0%		63.5	99^th of 327 public middle schools	69.7%	24	56.0	52.0	20.0	71.0	64.0	38.0	27.0	32.0	31.0	54.0	$12,000	$768	$945	$1,713	$7,235	$1,482	$8,717

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