Metcalfe County Middle School

Summary:

Metcalfe County Middle School is a public middle school located in Edmonton, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 367 students. The school is part of the Metcalfe County School District, which is ranked 144 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Metcalfe County Middle School consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics ranged from 11% (8th grade) to 31% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 37% to 42%. Similarly, in reading, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 29% (8th grade) to 41% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 41% to 49%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of Kentucky middle schools for female students, male students, and white students in both mathematics and reading. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.12% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Cumberland County Middle School, Adair County Middle School, and Barren County Middle School, Metcalfe County Middle School consistently underperforms in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. However, the school did rank 32 out of 219 Kentucky middle schools for its performance with disabled students in the 2017-2018 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, the school's overall performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 213 out of 330 Kentucky middle schools in 2016-2017 to 265 out of 324 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 208 Randolph Street Lot 1
       Edmonton, KY  42129


(270) 432-3359

District: Metcalfe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend Metcalfe County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Metcalfe County High School

Feeder schools for Metcalfe County Middle School:

Elementary:    Metcalfe County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.1%
Hispanic:
3.5%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.1% Help


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Compare Details Metcalfe County Middle School ranks worse than 81.8% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.94. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Metcalfe County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Metcalfe County Middle School 265th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Metcalfe County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Metcalfe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Metcalfe County 144th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Metcalfe County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Metcalfe County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 15.35 254th 284 10.6%
2008 17.92 252nd 287 12.2%
2009 27.07 232nd 289 19.7%
2010 57.21 129th 299 56.9%
2011 55.60 143rd 304 53.0%
2012 57.01 125th 319 60.8%
2013 48.53 181st 335 46.0%
2014 40.13 219th 335 34.6%
2015 39.15 225th 337 33.2%
2016 40.21 208th 331 37.2%
2017 38.15 213th 330 35.5%
2018 33.47 244th 322 24.2%
2019 23.14 281st 335 16.1%
2021 12.27 263rd 282 6.7%
2022 9.84 302nd 320 5.6%
2023 29.95 238th 327 27.2%
2024 20.94 265th 324 18.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Metcalfe County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.55 272nd 294 7.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Metcalfe County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.72 196th 285 31.2%
2019 25.47 257th 303 15.2%
2021 14.74 207th 224 7.6%
2022 11.53 297th 310 4.2%
2023 34.52 199th 309 35.6%
2024 27.27 242nd 311 22.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Metcalfe County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.93 236th 290 18.6%
2019 29.62 237th 299 20.7%
2021 16.34 217th 233 6.9%
2022 11.17 283rd 299 5.4%
2023 31.08 212th 295 28.1%
2024 30.72 216th 300 28.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Metcalfe County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.85 32nd 219 85.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Metcalfe County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.26 209th 293 28.7%
2019 15.66 279th 303 7.9%
2021 11.39 207th 222 6.8%
2022 9.63 295th 304 3.0%
2023 29.28 217th 307 29.3%
2024 18.17 261st 304 14.1%
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Rank History for White students at Metcalfe County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.02 171st 253 32.4%
2021 7.10 211th 213 0.9%
2022 8.03 301st 314 4.1%
2023 25.41 253rd 320 20.9%
2024 15.26 279th 316 11.7%
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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 Metcalfe 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 372 10 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1996 372 10 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1997 344 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1998 750 22 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1999 226 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2000 242 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2001 231 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2002 259 8 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2003 259 8 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2004 255 8 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2005 265 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2006 290 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2007 277 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2008 259 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2009 242 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2010 240 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 247
2011 227 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 231
2012 215 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 220
2013 354 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 361
2014 360 6 1 6 0 0 2 0 375
2015 359 4 1 7 0 0 2 0 373
2016 341 3 2 7 0 0 0 0 353
2017 344 2 1 6 0 0 2 0 355
2018 325 1 1 7 0 0 3 0 337
2019 318 2 0 7 0 0 5 0 332
2020 322 3 0 13 0 0 3 0 341
2021 320 4 1 16 0 0 3 0 344
2022 337 4 2 13 0 0 2 0 358
2023 349 2 2 13 0 0 1 0 367

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 Metcalfe County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 383 25.2 15.2 n/a
1996 383 25.2 15.2 n/a
1997 356 24.0 14.8 52.8
1998 776 20.1 38.6 26.8
1999 231 16.2 14.3 63.6
2000 246 15.4 16.0 59.3
2001 236 16.6 14.2 52.1
2002 269 15.0 17.9 92.2
2003 269 15.0 17.9 92.2
2004 264 17.5 15.1 n/a
2005 269 17.5 15.4 n/a
2006 294 18.5 15.9 57.5
2007 282 17.0 16.6 61.7
2008 261 15.5 16.8 69
2009 249 14.3 17.4 80.3
2010 247 11.3 21.8 75.2
2011 231 15.3 15.0 74
2012 220 16.4 13.4 70.5
2013 361 25.9 13.9 72.3
2014 375 23.5 15.9 73.1
2015 373 24.0 15.5 72.9
2016 353 21.0 16.8 68.8
2017 355 20.0 17.7 70.7
2018 337 19.5 17.2 69.4
2019 332 16.0 20.7 71.4
2020 341 14.3 23.7 73.6
2021 344 16.3 21.1 76.7
2022 358 19.3 18.5 75.7
2023 367 19.0 19.3 71.1

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 Metcalfe County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 383 25.2 15.2 n/a
1996 383 25.2 15.2 n/a
1997 356 24.0 14.8 52.8
1998 776 20.1 38.6 26.8
1999 231 16.2 14.3 63.6
2000 246 15.4 16.0 59.3
2001 236 16.6 14.2 52.1
2002 269 15.0 17.9 92.2
2003 269 15.0 17.9 92.2
2004 264 17.5 15.1 n/a
2005 269 17.5 15.4 n/a
2006 294 18.5 15.9 57.5
2007 282 17.0 16.6 61.7
2008 261 15.5 16.8 69
2009 249 14.3 17.4 80.3
2010 247 11.3 21.8 75.2
2011 231 15.3 15.0 74
2012 220 16.4 13.4 70.5
2013 361 25.9 13.9 72.3
2014 375 23.5 15.9 73.1
2015 373 24.0 15.5 72.9
2016 353 21.0 16.8 68.8
2017 355 20.0 17.7 70.7
2018 337 19.5 17.2 69.4
2019 332 16.0 20.7 71.4
2020 341 14.3 23.7 73.6
2021 344 16.3 21.1 76.7
2022 358 19.3 18.5 75.7
2023 367 19.0 19.3 71.1

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 Metcalfe 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 $1,211 (9.6%) $105 (0.8%) $1,316 (10.4%) $8,096 (64.0%) $1,743 (13.8%) $9,838 (77.7%) $12,656
2019 $1,112 (9.1%) $223 (1.8%) $1,335 (10.9%) $8,386 (68.7%) $2,012 (16.5%) $9,936 (81.3%) $12,214
2020 $1,214 (9.6%) $160 (1.3%) $1,374 (10.9%) $8,669 (68.8%) $2,556 (20.3%) $11,225 (89.1%) $12,599
2021 $2,539 (12.3%) $1,073 (5.2%) $3,612 (17.5%) $14,852 (71.9%) $3,175 (15.4%) $18,027 (87.2%) $20,667
2022 $1,663 (12.1%) $780 (5.7%) $2,443 (17.7%) $7,653 (55.6%) $2,107 (15.3%) $9,760 (70.9%) $13,766

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Metcalfe County Middle School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 281st of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 238th of 327 Middle schools
 11.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students332367
 10.5%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic713
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White318349
 9.7%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.4%71.1%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Metcalfe County Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 367 students attended Metcalfe County Middle School.

Students at Metcalfe County Middle School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

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

Metcalfe County Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.2% of Kentucky middle schools.


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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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