Middlesboro Elementary School

Summary:

Middlesboro Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Middlesboro, Kentucky, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 453 students. The school is part of the Middlesboro Independent School District, which is ranked 122 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Middlesboro Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with rankings ranging from 443 to 631 out of 684-700 schools over the past 9 years. The school's performance on state assessments (KSA) is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 16% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 43%. The school also struggles to serve its diverse student population effectively, with rankings for female, male, and white student subgroups all in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools. Additionally, the school's performance for students with disabilities and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is particularly concerning, with rankings in the bottom third of Kentucky elementary schools.

While Middlesboro Elementary School faces significant challenges, the nearby Whitley County East Elementary School, which is 15.6 miles away, consistently ranks in the top 10% of Kentucky elementary schools and significantly outperforms Middlesboro Elementary School on state assessments. This suggests that the school may be able to apply successful strategies from its stronger-performing subgroups, such as multi-racial students and disabled students, to improve outcomes for other underperforming subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 3400 W Cumberland Ave
       Middlesboro, KY  40965


(606) 242-8860

District: Middlesboro Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
597th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Middlesboro Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Middlesboro Middle School
High:    Middlesboro High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Two or more races:
6.0%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.2% Help


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Compare Details Middlesboro Elementary School ranks worse than 87.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.65. (See more...)
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Middlesboro Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlesboro Elementary School 597th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Middlesboro Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Middlesboro Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlesboro Independent 122nd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Middlesboro Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Middlesboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 34.17 518th 705 26.5%
2015 24.82 582nd 698 16.6%
2016 22.91 591st 690 14.3%
2017 29.42 547th 694 21.2%
2018 34.82 497th 691 28.1%
2019 43.14 443rd 700 36.7%
2022 11.99 631st 684 7.7%
2023 18.77 580th 687 15.6%
2024 15.65 597th 685 12.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Middlesboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.73 13th 59 78.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Middlesboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.40 374th 661 43.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middlesboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.47 404th 631 36.0%
2019 49.29 344th 664 48.2%
2022 21.13 561st 667 15.9%
2023 25.29 535th 670 20.1%
2024 23.97 535th 665 19.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Middlesboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.15 500th 663 24.6%
2019 39.73 463rd 671 31.0%
2022 10.70 609th 641 5.0%
2023 12.12 605th 639 5.3%
2024 16.79 569th 644 11.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Middlesboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.03 129th 445 71.0%
2019 37.39 265th 474 44.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Middlesboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.14 418th 665 37.1%
2019 48.00 377th 676 44.2%
2022 14.66 587th 657 10.7%
2023 23.35 515th 652 21.0%
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Rank History for White students at Middlesboro Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.06 499th 593 15.9%
2019 41.78 369th 592 37.7%
2022 8.69 635th 656 3.2%
2023 16.18 594th 658 9.7%
2024 10.80 632nd 659 4.1%
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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 Middlesboro Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 478 24 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1989 447 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1990 391 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 407 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1992 412 31 1 1 0 n/a n/a 93 538
1993 419 34 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1994 40 520 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 495 41 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1996 495 41 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1997 472 42 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1998 469 52 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 462 46 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 440 42 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 485
2001 435 41 0 4 0 n/a n/a 4 484
2002 452 21 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 452 21 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 481 19 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 460 16 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 485
2006 451 9 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 466
2007 439 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 8 462
2008 402 18 0 1 0 n/a n/a 7 428
2009 398 25 0 1 1 n/a n/a 14 439
2010 395 23 0 0 2 n/a n/a 14 434
2011 352 25 0 3 0 0 7 0 387
2012 356 23 0 5 1 0 11 0 396
2013 335 27 0 3 1 0 18 0 384
2014 374 20 1 7 1 0 28 0 431
2015 379 31 1 8 1 0 39 0 459
2016 371 34 1 8 1 0 41 0 456
2017 350 27 2 6 1 0 45 0 431
2018 391 28 5 7 2 1 49 0 483
2019 366 25 1 12 1 1 46 0 452
2020 381 21 1 13 0 1 36 0 453
2021 332 19 1 11 0 0 34 0 397
2022 333 21 0 10 0 0 23 0 387
2023 394 22 0 10 0 0 27 0 453

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 Middlesboro Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 25.0 20.1 n/a
1989 470 25.2 18.6 n/a
1990 415 23.7 17.5 n/a
1991 434 25.2 17.2 n/a
1992 538 28.0 19.2 n/a
1993 457 29.0 15.8 n/a
1994 564 29.5 19.1 n/a
1995 540 30.0 18.0 n/a
1996 540 30.0 18.0 n/a
1997 518 29.7 17.4 72.4
1998 523 35.1 14.9 73.8
1999 509 12.3 41.4 79
2000 485 16.1 30.1 62.8
2001 484 18.3 26.4 84.4
2002 478 36.0 13.3 99.4
2003 478 36.0 13.3 99.4
2004 506 34.0 14.9 n/a
2005 485 35.7 13.6 n/a
2006 466 35.0 13.3 73.8
2007 462 36.0 12.8 61.5
2008 428 34.0 12.6 77.4
2009 439 33.0 13.3 76.7
2010 434 26.0 16.6 51.2
2011 387 30.0 12.9 76.5
2012 396 28.0 14.1 58.8
2013 384 25.0 15.3 64.1
2014 431 31.0 13.9 82.4
2015 459 32.0 14.3 75.8
2016 456 31.0 14.7 77.6
2017 431 32.0 13.4 81.4
2018 483 32.6 14.8 81.2
2019 452 29.3 15.4 83.4
2020 453 31.8 14.2 82.6
2021 397 33.3 11.9 78.1
2022 387 31.8 12.1 79.8
2023 453 33.8 13.4 83.2

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 Middlesboro Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 25.0 20.1 n/a
1989 470 25.2 18.6 n/a
1990 415 23.7 17.5 n/a
1991 434 25.2 17.2 n/a
1992 538 28.0 19.2 n/a
1993 457 29.0 15.8 n/a
1994 564 29.5 19.1 n/a
1995 540 30.0 18.0 n/a
1996 540 30.0 18.0 n/a
1997 518 29.7 17.4 72.4
1998 523 35.1 14.9 73.8
1999 509 12.3 41.4 79
2000 485 16.1 30.1 62.8
2001 484 18.3 26.4 84.4
2002 478 36.0 13.3 99.4
2003 478 36.0 13.3 99.4
2004 506 34.0 14.9 n/a
2005 485 35.7 13.6 n/a
2006 466 35.0 13.3 73.8
2007 462 36.0 12.8 61.5
2008 428 34.0 12.6 77.4
2009 439 33.0 13.3 76.7
2010 434 26.0 16.6 51.2
2011 387 30.0 12.9 76.5
2012 396 28.0 14.1 58.8
2013 384 25.0 15.3 64.1
2014 431 31.0 13.9 82.4
2015 459 32.0 14.3 75.8
2016 456 31.0 14.7 77.6
2017 431 32.0 13.4 81.4
2018 483 32.6 14.8 81.2
2019 452 29.3 15.4 83.4
2020 453 31.8 14.2 82.6
2021 397 33.3 11.9 78.1
2022 387 31.8 12.1 79.8
2023 453 33.8 13.4 83.2

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 Middlesboro Elementary 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 $1,491 (5.9%) $261 (1.0%) $1,941 (7.7%) $9,356 (37.2%) $2,388 (9.5%) $13,235 (52.6%) $25,140
2019 $2,112 (12.3%) $833 (4.9%) $8,858 (51.7%) $2,281 (13.3%) $2,419 (14.1%) $11,665 (68.1%) $17,123
2020 $1,889 (11.7%) $438 (2.7%) $9,637 (59.5%) $2,150 (13.3%) $2,326 (14.4%) $11,823 (73.0%) $16,204
2021 $3,199 (15.5%) $1,611 (7.8%) $4,810 (23.3%) $3,155 (15.3%) $4,810 (23.3%) $13,618 (65.9%) $20,675
2022 $4,511 (22.0%) $1,188 (5.8%) $5,699 (27.8%) $9,412 (45.9%) $3,237 (15.8%) $12,649 (61.7%) $20,507

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Middlesboro Elementary 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 443rd of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 580th of 687 Elementary schools
 21.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452453
 0.2%
African American2522
 12%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1210
 16.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White366394
 7.7%
Two or More Races4627
 41.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.4%83.2%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Middlesboro Elementary School

Middlesboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.8% of Kentucky elementary schools.

Students at Middlesboro Elementary School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Middlesboro Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Middlesboro Middle School
High : Middlesboro High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Middlesboro Elementary 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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