Stuart Pepper Middle School

Summary:

Stuart Pepper Middle School is a public middle school located in Brandenburg, Kentucky, serving 772 students in grades 7-8 as part of the Meade County school district.

While Stuart Pepper Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 40th out of 330 Kentucky middle schools in 2015-2016 to 176th out of 324 in 2023-2024, the school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) is generally on par with or slightly below the Meade County and state averages. However, the school stands out for its exceptional performance in serving its Hispanic student population, with 100% of Hispanic students scoring proficient or better in reading in 2022-2023. The school's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.25% to 49.55%, suggests that it may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement.

Comparing Stuart Pepper Middle School to its feeder schools, Flaherty Elementary and David T. Wilson Elementary, both of which have generally higher academic performance and lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, provides insights into the factors that may be contributing to Stuart Pepper's declining statewide ranking. Additionally, the school's performance is significantly better than that of Stuart Academy, a middle school in the Jefferson County district, which has a much higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1085 Old Ekron Rd
       Brandenburg, KY  40108


(270) 422-7530

District: Meade County

SchoolDigger Rank:
176th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  772

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Stuart Pepper Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stuart Pepper Middle School 176th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Stuart Pepper Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stuart Pepper Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Stuart Pepper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 57.51 117th 284 58.8%
2008 78.81 43rd 287 85.0%
2009 73.76 67th 289 76.8%
2010 81.03 35th 299 88.3%
2011 78.40 48th 304 84.2%
2012 74.04 56th 319 82.4%
2013 72.20 62nd 335 81.5%
2014 70.54 67th 335 80.0%
2015 76.84 44th 337 86.9%
2016 76.24 44th 331 86.7%
2017 76.95 40th 330 87.9%
2018 63.84 94th 322 70.8%
2019 60.52 110th 335 67.2%
2021 55.48 95th 282 66.3%
2022 56.30 117th 320 63.4%
2023 51.22 144th 327 56.0%
2024 42.66 176th 324 45.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Stuart Pepper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.43 3rd 85 96.5%
2019 76.43 14th 87 83.9%
2022 52.80 41st 98 58.2%
2023 29.97 79th 95 16.8%
2024 35.95 65th 99 34.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stuart Pepper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.49 104th 294 64.6%
2023 43.76 52nd 124 58.1%
2024 17.69 125th 130 3.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stuart Pepper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.23 83rd 285 70.9%
2019 60.69 94th 303 69.0%
2021 51.27 90th 224 59.8%
2022 47.17 149th 310 51.9%
2023 48.33 148th 309 52.1%
2024 45.80 156th 311 49.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Stuart Pepper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.82 57th 290 80.3%
2019 65.60 80th 299 73.2%
2021 55.11 77th 233 67.0%
2022 54.15 110th 299 63.2%
2023 56.08 111th 295 62.4%
2024 49.69 144th 300 52.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Stuart Pepper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.21 80th 219 63.5%
2019 48.40 85th 226 62.4%
2022 22.33 100th 111 9.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stuart Pepper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.34 27th 63 57.1%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Stuart Pepper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.76 2nd 4 50.0%
2019 59.63 4th 10 60.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Stuart Pepper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.39 140th 293 52.2%
2019 50.55 135th 303 55.4%
2021 45.24 109th 222 50.9%
2022 49.12 134th 304 55.9%
2023 43.21 163rd 307 46.9%
2024 35.03 197th 304 35.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stuart Pepper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.25 34th 116 70.7%
2019 55.64 47th 120 60.8%
2022 78.73 12th 120 90.0%
2023 81.80 12th 119 89.9%
2024 57.82 41st 123 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Stuart Pepper Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.37 114th 253 54.9%
2019 49.12 132nd 266 50.4%
2021 42.96 106th 213 50.2%
2022 48.04 146th 314 53.5%
2023 45.18 169th 320 47.2%
2024 37.12 195th 316 38.3%
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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 Stuart Pepper Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 539 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1989 500 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1990 549 16 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1991 607 16 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 627
1992 632 16 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 653
1993 667 26 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1994 678 28 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1995 710 16 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 730
1996 710 16 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 730
1997 736 19 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 764
1998 756 16 7 3 0 n/a n/a 1 783
1999 733 22 8 5 1 n/a n/a 1 770
2000 773 23 9 3 3 n/a n/a 1 812
2001 766 27 8 3 3 n/a n/a 1 808
2002 695 17 5 3 5 n/a n/a 0 725
2003 695 17 5 3 5 n/a n/a 0 725
2004 726 22 6 8 3 n/a n/a 0 765
2005 779 17 3 5 5 n/a n/a 0 809
2006 806 16 6 4 6 n/a n/a 0 838
2007 714 18 5 6 3 n/a n/a 15 761
2008 650 17 5 6 0 n/a n/a 13 691
2009 707 15 3 8 1 n/a n/a 12 746
2010 755 7 3 13 3 n/a n/a 13 794
2011 781 15 1 15 5 0 8 0 825
2012 750 14 3 18 4 1 14 0 804
2013 734 16 4 22 5 0 23 0 804
2014 765 17 6 18 4 1 26 0 837
2015 707 8 4 25 6 1 18 0 769
2016 667 10 4 28 5 0 21 0 735
2017 695 12 7 25 1 3 20 0 763
2018 742 9 4 23 1 3 23 0 805
2019 690 9 5 24 1 0 35 0 764
2020 634 9 5 32 1 0 43 0 724
2021 660 14 1 34 1 0 51 0 761
2022 663 16 3 44 0 0 49 0 775
2023 676 12 4 39 1 1 39 0 772

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 Stuart Pepper Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 28.8 19.2 n/a
1989 514 29.3 17.5 n/a
1990 567 29.8 19.0 n/a
1991 627 32.8 19.1 n/a
1992 653 33.3 19.6 n/a
1993 698 35.3 19.8 n/a
1994 717 35.6 20.1 n/a
1995 730 42.2 17.3 n/a
1996 730 42.2 17.3 n/a
1997 764 42.8 17.9 27.7
1998 783 41.4 18.9 36.8
1999 770 42.2 18.2 40.6
2000 812 43.1 18.8 40.7
2001 808 44.3 18.2 34.2
2002 725 38.0 19.1 56.7
2003 725 38.0 19.1 56.7
2004 765 38.0 20.1 n/a
2005 809 41.8 19.4 n/a
2006 838 43.8 19.1 39.9
2007 761 43.0 17.7 44.1
2008 691 41.8 16.5 42.3
2009 746 41.8 17.8 44.4
2010 794 34.0 23.3 45.5
2011 825 43.2 19.0 44.2
2012 804 44.2 18.1 45.1
2013 804 43.7 18.3 51.1
2014 837 42.7 19.5 50.1
2015 769 38.0 20.2 51.5
2016 735 37.0 19.8 53.2
2017 763 36.0 21.1 54.9
2018 805 37.0 21.7 53.2
2019 764 36.1 21.1 52.7
2020 724 34.1 21.2 49.7
2021 761 34.0 22.3 46.3
2022 775 36.3 21.3 49.5
2023 772 36.8 20.9 48.1

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 Stuart Pepper Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 553 28.8 19.2 n/a
1989 514 29.3 17.5 n/a
1990 567 29.8 19.0 n/a
1991 627 32.8 19.1 n/a
1992 653 33.3 19.6 n/a
1993 698 35.3 19.8 n/a
1994 717 35.6 20.1 n/a
1995 730 42.2 17.3 n/a
1996 730 42.2 17.3 n/a
1997 764 42.8 17.9 27.7
1998 783 41.4 18.9 36.8
1999 770 42.2 18.2 40.6
2000 812 43.1 18.8 40.7
2001 808 44.3 18.2 34.2
2002 725 38.0 19.1 56.7
2003 725 38.0 19.1 56.7
2004 765 38.0 20.1 n/a
2005 809 41.8 19.4 n/a
2006 838 43.8 19.1 39.9
2007 761 43.0 17.7 44.1
2008 691 41.8 16.5 42.3
2009 746 41.8 17.8 44.4
2010 794 34.0 23.3 45.5
2011 825 43.2 19.0 44.2
2012 804 44.2 18.1 45.1
2013 804 43.7 18.3 51.1
2014 837 42.7 19.5 50.1
2015 769 38.0 20.2 51.5
2016 735 37.0 19.8 53.2
2017 763 36.0 21.1 54.9
2018 805 37.0 21.7 53.2
2019 764 36.1 21.1 52.7
2020 724 34.1 21.2 49.7
2021 761 34.0 22.3 46.3
2022 775 36.3 21.3 49.5
2023 772 36.8 20.9 48.1

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 Stuart Pepper 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 $135 (1.1%) $07 (0.1%) $142 (1.1%) $7,045 (55.5%) $1,710 (13.5%) $8,742 (68.8%) $12,698
2019 $146 (1.2%) $12 (0.1%) $158 (1.3%) $7,100 (56.2%) $1,261 (10.0%) $8,341 (66.0%) $12,629
2020 $168 (1.3%) $10 (0.1%) $178 (1.4%) $7,577 (57.7%) $1,300 (9.9%) $8,877 (67.6%) $13,128
2021 $176 (1.6%) $93 (0.9%) $269 (2.5%) $6,860 (62.8%) $1,142 (10.5%) $7,999 (73.2%) $10,926
2022 $313 (2.4%) $485 (3.7%) $798 (6.1%) $7,050 (54.3%) $1,410 (10.9%) $8,460 (65.1%) $12,992

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stuart Pepper 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 110th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 144th of 327 Middle schools
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students764772
 1%
African American912
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic2439
 62.5%
Pacific Islander01
White690676
 2%
Two or More Races3539
 11.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.7%48.1%
 4.7%


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Stuart Pepper Middle School ranks 176th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Stuart Pepper Middle School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 772 students attended Stuart Pepper Middle 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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