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Middlesboro Middle School

Summary:

Middlesboro Middle School is a public middle school in Middlesboro, Kentucky, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 281 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.

Academically, Middlesboro Middle School has consistently underperformed the state average in proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Writing were significantly lower than the state averages. Compared to the nearby Knox County Middle School, which is ranked higher and has a 4-star rating, Middlesboro Middle School's academic performance is notably weaker. However, the school ranks highly (top 12 in the state) for Special Education and Disabled students, indicating effective support for these populations.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of around $13,000-$14,000 and a lower student-teacher ratio than the nearby Knox County Middle School, Middlesboro Middle School's academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking and star rating varying significantly from year to year. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (over 80%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may be contributing to the school's overall academic challenges. Implementing targeted improvement strategies to address the school's weaknesses, particularly in core subject areas, may be crucial for Middlesboro Middle School to improve its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 4400 Cumberland Ave
       Middlesboro, KY  40965

(606) 242-8880

District: Middlesboro Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,251 Help


Students who attend Middlesboro Middle School usually attend:

High:    Middlesboro High School

Feeder schools for Middlesboro Middle School:

Elementary:    Middlesboro Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Two or more races:
9.9%
African American:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.1% Help


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Compare Details Middlesboro Middle School ranks worse than 54% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81%), two or more races (9.9%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middlesboro Middle School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Middlesboro Middle School employs 28.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middlesboro Middle School is $18,251.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middlesboro Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlesboro Middle School 175th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Middlesboro Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Middlesboro Independent:

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


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Rank History for Middlesboro Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Middlesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 31.77 205th 284 27.8%
2008 29.76 220th 287 23.3%
2009 39.80 192nd 289 33.6%
2010 40.18 198th 299 33.8%
2011 51.24 166th 304 45.4%
2012 28.62 255th 319 20.1%
2013 30.79 264th 335 21.2%
2014 21.07 291st 335 13.1%
2015 31.01 261st 337 22.6%
2016 20.99 291st 331 12.1%
2017 37.41 219th 330 33.6%
2018 32.06 249th 322 22.7%
2019 29.13 263rd 335 21.5%
2021 34.26 182nd 282 35.5%
2022 28.98 237th 320 25.9%
2023 33.81 218th 327 33.3%
2024 42.95 175th 324 46.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Middlesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.10 7th 98 92.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Middlesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.69 256th 294 12.9%
2023 95.07 5th 124 96.0%
2024 87.52 12th 130 90.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middlesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.49 215th 285 24.6%
2019 37.99 205th 303 32.3%
2021 52.13 84th 224 62.5%
2022 37.16 197th 310 36.5%
2023 48.50 147th 309 52.4%
2024 60.83 97th 311 68.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Middlesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.52 197th 290 32.1%
2019 28.74 243rd 299 18.7%
2021 41.61 129th 233 44.6%
2022 29.94 223rd 299 25.4%
2023 28.08 221st 295 25.1%
2024 33.65 208th 300 30.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Middlesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.12 23rd 219 89.5%
2019 87.61 16th 226 92.9%
2022 81.31 7th 111 93.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Middlesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.83 247th 293 15.7%
2019 25.53 252nd 303 16.8%
2021 38.08 128th 222 42.3%
2022 35.09 198th 304 34.9%
2023 41.89 170th 307 44.6%
2024 52.21 129th 304 57.6%
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Rank History for White students at Middlesboro Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.21 212th 253 16.2%
2019 21.52 229th 266 13.9%
2021 29.19 161st 213 24.4%
2022 22.32 258th 314 17.8%
2023 30.22 234th 320 26.9%
2024 35.53 202nd 316 36.1%
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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 Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 504 36 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1989 436 52 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 439 51 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1991 473 30 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1992 438 50 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1993 429 44 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 442 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 443 33 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1996 443 33 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1997 359 33 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1998 383 20 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1999 405 16 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2000 409 24 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2001 400 27 4 1 0 n/a n/a 1 433
2002 354 32 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 391
2003 354 32 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 391
2004 340 34 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 354 36 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2006 359 28 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2007 356 13 2 2 1 n/a n/a 8 382
2008 344 17 3 1 1 n/a n/a 8 374
2009 320 18 2 2 0 n/a n/a 15 357
2010 321 15 1 2 0 n/a n/a 14 353
2011 313 12 2 1 0 0 14 0 342
2012 298 14 2 2 0 0 13 0 329
2013 282 21 3 1 1 1 9 0 318
2014 376 26 2 2 0 1 9 0 416
2015 343 22 3 0 0 0 6 0 374
2016 321 23 1 2 0 0 5 0 352
2017 339 24 1 2 0 0 8 0 374
2018 285 24 2 4 2 0 11 0 328
2019 275 20 3 6 0 0 22 0 326
2020 300 22 3 6 2 0 29 0 362
2021 271 17 3 8 2 1 33 0 335
2022 246 19 3 6 0 0 36 0 310
2023 232 17 1 4 1 0 26 0 281
2024 222 18 1 6 0 0 27 0 274

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 544 32.8 16.5 n/a
1989 490 32.0 15.3 n/a
1990 491 29.5 16.6 n/a
1991 507 30.5 16.6 n/a
1992 490 31.5 15.5 n/a
1993 473 32.0 14.8 n/a
1994 477 32.0 14.9 n/a
1995 482 29.5 16.3 n/a
1996 482 29.5 16.3 n/a
1997 393 28.8 13.6 64.1
1998 409 26.1 15.7 62.3
1999 428 26.7 16.0 65
2000 440 27.3 16.1 70.5
2001 433 27.1 16.0 71.3
2002 391 26.5 14.8 99.2
2003 391 26.5 14.8 99.2
2004 376 26.5 14.2 n/a
2005 392 26.0 15.1 n/a
2006 393 26.5 14.8 67.9
2007 382 27.0 14.1 66.6
2008 374 26.5 14.1 72.1
2009 357 27.5 13.0 76.9
2010 353 20.5 17.2 67.6
2011 342 25.8 13.2 70.8
2012 329 25.0 13.1 45.6
2013 318 24.0 13.2 54.4
2014 416 26.0 16.0 77.2
2015 374 23.0 16.2 70.6
2016 352 21.0 16.7 73.6
2017 374 20.5 18.2 75.1
2018 328 22.4 14.6 79.6
2019 326 22.7 14.3 74.2
2020 362 23.7 15.2 73.8
2021 335 24.2 13.8 79.7
2022 310 26.2 11.8 74.5
2023 281 26.2 10.7 81.9
2024 274 28.2 9.7 82.1

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 Middlesboro Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 544 32.8 16.5 n/a
1989 490 32.0 15.3 n/a
1990 491 29.5 16.6 n/a
1991 507 30.5 16.6 n/a
1992 490 31.5 15.5 n/a
1993 473 32.0 14.8 n/a
1994 477 32.0 14.9 n/a
1995 482 29.5 16.3 n/a
1996 482 29.5 16.3 n/a
1997 393 28.8 13.6 64.1
1998 409 26.1 15.7 62.3
1999 428 26.7 16.0 65
2000 440 27.3 16.1 70.5
2001 433 27.1 16.0 71.3
2002 391 26.5 14.8 99.2
2003 391 26.5 14.8 99.2
2004 376 26.5 14.2 n/a
2005 392 26.0 15.1 n/a
2006 393 26.5 14.8 67.9
2007 382 27.0 14.1 66.6
2008 374 26.5 14.1 72.1
2009 357 27.5 13.0 76.9
2010 353 20.5 17.2 67.6
2011 342 25.8 13.2 70.8
2012 329 25.0 13.1 45.6
2013 318 24.0 13.2 54.4
2014 416 26.0 16.0 77.2
2015 374 23.0 16.2 70.6
2016 352 21.0 16.7 73.6
2017 374 20.5 18.2 75.1
2018 328 22.4 14.6 79.6
2019 326 22.7 14.3 74.2
2020 362 23.7 15.2 73.8
2021 335 24.2 13.8 79.7
2022 310 26.2 11.8 74.5
2023 281 26.2 10.7 81.9
2024 274 28.2 9.7 82.1

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 Middlesboro 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 $1,537 (12.4%) $235 (1.9%) $1,898 (15.3%) $7,983 (64.2%) $1,891 (15.2%) $11,410 (91.7%) $12,443
2019 $1,887 (13.7%) $416 (3.0%) $8,403 (60.8%) $2,119 (15.3%) $2,273 (16.5%) $10,553 (76.4%) $13,815
2020 $1,478 (11.1%) $375 (2.8%) $8,282 (62.0%) $1,561 (11.7%) $1,853 (13.9%) $9,658 (72.3%) $13,360
2021 $2,855 (17.4%) $1,276 (7.8%) $4,130 (25.2%) $2,347 (14.3%) $4,130 (25.2%) $10,232 (62.5%) $16,382
2022 $4,406 (24.1%) $1,123 (6.2%) $5,528 (30.3%) $7,470 (40.9%) $2,885 (15.8%) $10,335 (56.6%) $18,251

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Middlesboro 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 263rd of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 218th of 327 Middle schools
 11.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students326281
 13.8%
African American2017
 15%
American Indian01
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic64
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White275232
 15.6%
Two or More Races2226
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.2%81.9%
 7.6%

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Middlesboro Middle School ranks 175th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Middlesboro Middle School usually go on to attend Middlesboro High School

Students at Middlesboro Middle School are 81% White, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Middlesboro Middle School.


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