Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Summary:

Owensboro Innovation Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Owensboro, Kentucky, part of the Owensboro Independent School District. With 311 students, the school generally performs better than the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in reading, writing, and editing/mechanics.

Owensboro Innovation Middle School has some strong performance for student subgroups, with its Hispanic and White students ranking well compared to other Kentucky middle schools. However, the school struggles with its Multi-racial student population. While the school outperforms the nearby Owensboro Middle School, it lags behind higher-performing schools like McLean County Middle School and Daviess County Middle School. The school's performance has also been somewhat inconsistent over the past few years.

Owensboro Innovation Middle School is relatively well-resourced, with high spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio. However, the school will need to ensure these resources are being effectively utilized to drive consistent academic improvement, particularly for its struggling student subgroups. Continued focus on data-driven instruction and targeted interventions could help the school build on its strengths and address its areas of weakness.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2631 S Griffith Ave
       Owensboro, KY  42301


(270) 686-1128

District: Owensboro Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
133rd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend Owensboro Innovation Middle School usually attend:

High:    Owensboro High School

Feeder schools for Owensboro Innovation Middle School:

Elementary:    Cravens Elementary School
    Estes Elementary School
    Foust Elementary School
    Newton Parrish Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Hispanic:
12.2%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.1% Help


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Compare Details Owensboro Innovation Middle School ranks better than 59% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.34. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Owensboro Innovation Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Owensboro Innovation Middle School 133rd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Owensboro Innovation Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Owensboro Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Owensboro Independent 104th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Owensboro Innovation Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.36 157th 282 44.3%
2022 56.04 119th 320 62.8%
2023 54.65 137th 327 58.1%
2024 53.34 133rd 324 59.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.92 74th 95 22.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.31 69th 224 69.2%
2022 56.61 103rd 310 66.8%
2023 57.98 112th 309 63.8%
2024 46.53 153rd 311 50.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.76 152nd 233 34.8%
2022 52.07 118th 299 60.5%
2023 47.65 143rd 295 51.5%
2024 51.31 138th 300 54.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.63 116th 222 47.7%
2022 62.17 85th 304 72.0%
2023 59.21 108th 307 64.8%
2024 57.55 109th 304 64.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.50 25th 120 79.2%
2023 76.79 17th 119 85.7%
2024 39.85 82nd 123 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.24 82nd 213 61.5%
2022 62.23 92nd 314 70.7%
2023 58.36 114th 320 64.4%
2024 61.64 102nd 316 67.7%
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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.

Owensboro Innovation Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a teacher
Saturday, July 31, 2021

Open Quote I have worked in many districts in Kentucky and at several levels. I love working at iMiddle! Our principal is the only administrator that I have ever had that I could honestly say approaches every student with positivity and a growth mindset. The staff are wonderful and are truly excited to work with students in our new Project Based Learning middle school. We love our students and can see the potential in each and every one. All of the staff and administrators are very approachable as both educators and as friends. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Owensboro Innovation Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 435 112 10 25 0 1 52 0 635
2013 463 95 12 43 1 0 69 0 683
2014 480 108 13 47 0 1 64 0 713
2015 447 112 17 53 0 1 65 0 695
2016 442 109 20 64 0 1 78 0 714
2017 434 105 24 58 0 1 76 0 698
2018 451 110 22 75 1 0 94 0 753
2019 242 55 8 40 0 0 50 0 395
2020 191 19 8 31 1 0 33 0 283
2021 212 22 5 41 1 0 34 0 315
2022 229 25 3 41 0 0 35 0 333
2023 217 21 0 38 0 0 35 0 311

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 Owensboro Innovation Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 635 41.8 15.1 73.1
2013 683 43.5 15.6 71.2
2014 713 46.0 15.4 64.5
2015 695 44.0 15.7 74.8
2016 714 45.0 15.8 73.7
2017 698 45.7 15.2 74.4
2018 753 46.7 16.1 76.5
2019 395 29.9 13.1 75.9
2020 283 21.4 13.2 62.5
2021 315 23.7 13.2 66
2022 333 20.7 16.0 57.1
2023 311 23.0 13.5 60.1

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 Owensboro Innovation Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 635 41.8 15.1 73.1
2013 683 43.5 15.6 71.2
2014 713 46.0 15.4 64.5
2015 695 44.0 15.7 74.8
2016 714 45.0 15.8 73.7
2017 698 45.7 15.2 74.4
2018 753 46.7 16.1 76.5
2019 395 29.9 13.1 75.9
2020 283 21.4 13.2 62.5
2021 315 23.7 13.2 66
2022 333 20.7 16.0 57.1
2023 311 23.0 13.5 60.1

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 Owensboro Innovation 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 $562 (4.4%) $76 (0.6%) $638 (5.0%) $8,497 (67.0%) $1,648 (13.0%) $10,144 (80.0%) $12,673
2019 $595 (3.8%) $198 (1.2%) $793 (5.0%) $2,313 (14.6%) $198 (1.2%) $13,075 (82.5%) $15,841
2020 $579 (2.8%) $400 (2.0%) $979 (4.8%) $11,886 (58.2%) $2,551 (12.5%) $14,437 (70.7%) $20,412
2021 $1,083 (5.4%) $302 (1.5%) $1,384 (6.9%) $12,111 (60.1%) $1,653 (8.2%) $13,765 (68.3%) $20,149
2022 $1,580 (7.9%) $628 (3.1%) $2,208 (11.1%) $12,603 (63.2%) $1,966 (9.9%) $14,569 (73.0%) $19,944

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Owensboro Innovation Middle School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395311
 21.3%
African American5521
 61.8%
American Indian00
Asian80
 100%
Hispanic4038
 5%
Pacific Islander00
White242217
 10.3%
Two or More Races5035
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%60.1%
 15.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Owensboro Innovation Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Owensboro Innovation Middle School.

Owensboro Innovation Middle School ranks 133rd of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School are 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American.

Students who attend Owensboro Innovation Middle School usually go on to attend Owensboro High 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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