Is Owensboro Middle School a good school?

Owensboro Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Kentucky middle schools.

How many students attend Owensboro Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 786 students attended Owensboro Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Owensboro Middle School?

Students at Owensboro Middle School are 49% White, 18% African American, 16% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Owensboro Middle School attend?

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

Owensboro Middle School

Summary:

Owensboro Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Owensboro Independent School District in Kentucky. With 807 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools over the past several years, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Owensboro Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, science, and social studies that are significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking particularly low for Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, Multi-racial, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students compared to other Kentucky middle schools. Despite spending more per student ($14,041 in 2018-2019) than the state average, the school's academic performance remains consistently below par.

Interestingly, Owensboro Middle School is located in close proximity to the higher-performing Owensboro Innovation Middle School and several Daviess County middle schools, suggesting that factors beyond just school resources and funding may be contributing to the academic challenges at Owensboro Middle School. The school's lack of consistent improvement over the past decade highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to school improvement to address the unique challenges facing this institution.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1300 Booth Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301

(270) 686-1130

District: Owensboro Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
266^th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,830

Students who attend Owensboro Middle School usually attend:

High:

Owensboro High School

Feeder schools for Owensboro Middle School:

Elementary:	Cravens Elementary School
	Estes Elementary School
	Foust Elementary School
	Newton Parrish Elementary School
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	Sutton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 786

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.0%

African American:

17.8%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Owensboro Middle School ranks worse than 82.1% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.85. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Owensboro Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49%), African American (17.8%), Hispanic (15.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owensboro Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Owensboro Middle School employs 61 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owensboro Middle School is $15,830.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Owensboro Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Owensboro Middle School 266^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Owensboro Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Owensboro Independent:

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

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Rank History for Owensboro Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2014	44.31	203^rd	335	39.4%
2015	46.92	178^th	337	47.2%
2016	44.67	185^th	331	44.1%
2017	34.48	236^th	330	28.5%
2018	33.74	242^nd	322	24.8%
2019	40.77	214^th	335	36.1%
2021	25.97	222^nd	282	21.3%
2022	23.29	255^th	320	20.3%
2023	23.88	256^th	327	21.7%
2024	20.85	266^th	324	17.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	19.15	79^th	85	7.1%
2019	35.21	65^th	87	25.3%
2021	19.76	4^th	4	0.0%
2022	28.19	80^th	98	18.4%
2023	34.07	65^th	95	31.6%
2024	32.11	73^rd	99	26.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	80.70	2^nd	35	94.3%
2019	75.62	3^rd	38	92.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	44.14	172^nd	294	41.5%
2023	14.37	121^st	124	2.4%
2024	19.43	120^th	130	7.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	32.90	213^th	285	25.3%
2019	42.71	180^th	303	40.6%
2021	28.65	170^th	224	24.1%
2022	23.31	254^th	310	18.1%
2023	30.73	216^th	309	30.1%
2024	23.20	259^th	311	16.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	36.45	202^nd	290	30.3%
2019	34.42	220^th	299	26.4%
2021	25.16	195^th	233	16.3%
2022	21.34	255^th	299	14.7%
2023	18.89	252^nd	295	14.6%
2024	22.06	251^st	300	16.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.91	171^st	219	21.9%
2019	35.93	140^th	226	38.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.55	36^th	62	41.9%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.07	4^th	4	0.0%
2019	33.86	8^th	10	20.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	25.56	243^rd	293	17.1%
2019	40.89	187^th	303	38.3%
2021	22.57	182^nd	222	18.0%
2022	24.52	243^rd	304	20.1%
2023	28.30	228^th	307	25.7%
2024	18.49	258^th	304	15.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.40	31^st	35	11.4%
2024	13.92	21^st	25	16.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	30.29	73^rd	96	24.0%
2019	44.86	53^rd	96	44.8%
2022	41.55	45^th	84	46.4%
2023	40.76	44^th	79	44.3%
2024	25.96	60^th	80	25.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	39.04	75^th	116	35.3%
2019	45.49	65^th	120	45.8%
2022	29.84	94^th	120	21.7%
2023	25.42	96^th	119	19.3%
2024	34.60	89^th	123	27.6%

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Rank History for White students at Owensboro Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	41.59	154^th	253	39.1%
2019	43.65	151^st	266	43.2%
2021	29.34	160^th	213	24.9%
2022	27.66	237^th	314	24.5%
2023	25.75	251^st	320	21.6%
2024	25.54	245^th	316	22.5%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Owensboro Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	421	131	7	20	1	0	30	610
2013	434	129	9	24	0	1	28	625
2014	423	119	14	34	0	1	52	643
2015	466	102	14	48	0	0	66	696
2016	481	104	18	59	0	1	59	722
2017	428	114	26	55	0	1	63	687
2018	437	107	25	66	0	1	79	715
2019	425	108	25	63	1	1	87	710
2020	486	147	17	93	1	0	114	858
2021	467	120	15	110	1	0	119	832
2022	434	104	20	115	4	0	112	789
2023	411	120	29	134	3	1	109	807
2024	385	140	32	124	2	2	101	786

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	610	40.7	14.9	72.8
2013	625	41.8	14.9	70.4
2014	643	40.6	15.8	68.4
2015	696	43.0	16.1	70.5
2016	722	47.0	15.3	69.8
2017	687	46.3	14.8	75.8
2018	715	47.8	14.9	73.3
2019	710	47.8	14.8	70.8
2020	858	60.7	14.1	72.3
2021	832	61.3	13.5	68.9
2022	789	63.3	12.4	72.2
2023	807	63.0	12.8	73.6
2024	786	61.0	12.8	77.2

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 Owensboro Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	610	40.7	14.9	72.8
2013	625	41.8	14.9	70.4
2014	643	40.6	15.8	68.4
2015	696	43.0	16.1	70.5
2016	722	47.0	15.3	69.8
2017	687	46.3	14.8	75.8
2018	715	47.8	14.9	73.3
2019	710	47.8	14.8	70.8
2020	858	60.7	14.1	72.3
2021	832	61.3	13.5	68.9
2022	789	63.3	12.4	72.2
2023	807	63.0	12.8	73.6
2024	786	61.0	12.8	77.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Owensboro Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$733 (5.3%)	$78 (0.6%)	$811 (5.9%)	$8,938 (64.9%)	$2,004 (14.6%)	$10,943 (79.5%)	$13,767
2019	$746 (5.3%)	$134 (1.0%)	$880 (6.3%)	$2,427 (17.3%)	$134 (1.0%)	$11,220 (79.9%)	$14,041
2020	$671 (3.8%)	$181 (1.0%)	$852 (4.9%)	$9,712 (55.4%)	$2,130 (12.1%)	$11,842 (67.5%)	$17,546
2021	$640 (3.8%)	$231 (1.4%)	$871 (5.2%)	$9,654 (57.8%)	$1,306 (7.8%)	$10,961 (65.7%)	$16,694
2022	$1,685 (10.6%)	$537 (3.4%)	$2,222 (14.0%)	$9,620 (60.8%)	$1,634 (10.3%)	$11,254 (71.1%)	$15,830

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Owensboro Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 214^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 256^th of 327 Middle schools	14.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	710	807	13.7%
African American	108	120	11.1%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	25	29	16%
Hispanic	63	134	112.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	425	411	3.3%
Two or More Races	87	109	25.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.8%	73.6%	2.8%

Schools Near Owensboro Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Owensboro Middle School	Public	6-8	1300 Booth Ave	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 686-1130	786	61	12.8	77.2%	385 (49.0%)	140 (17.8%)	124 (15.8%)	32 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	101 (12.8%)	20.9	266^th of 324 public middle schools	17.9%		23.9	256^th of 327 public middle schools	21.7%	10	30.0	30.0	35.0	32.0	34.0	28.0	11.0	38.0	26.0	38.0	$15,830	$1,685	$537	$2,222	$9,620	$1,634	$11,254
Owensboro Innovation Middle School	Public	6-8	2631 S Griffith Ave	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 686-1128	312	20	16.0	59.3%	217 (69.6%)	25 (8.0%)	36 (11.5%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.6%)	53.3	133^rd of 324 public middle schools	59.0%		54.7	137^th of 327 public middle schools	58.1%	4	38.0	41.0	30.0	55.0	48.0	45.0	24.0	54.0	43.0	56.0	$19,944	$1,580	$628	$2,208	$12,603	$1,966	$14,569
F T Burns Middle School	Public	6-8	4610 Goetz Drive	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7400	756	52	14.6	68.9%	476 (63.0%)	51 (6.7%)	104 (13.8%)	69 (9.1%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.8%)	46 (6.1%)	44.3	173^rd of 324 public middle schools	46.6%		57.3	129^th of 327 public middle schools	60.6%	44	40.0	37.0	45.0	43.0	42.0	39.0	17.0	62.0	38.0	42.0	$15,312	$771	$513	$1,284	$10,778	$1,733	$12,511
Daviess County Middle School	Public	6-8	3901 Fairview Dr	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7600	841	51	16.6	57.8%	706 (83.9%)	12 (1.4%)	49 (5.8%)	36 (4.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.2%)	79.8	42^nd of 324 public middle schools	87.0%		78.9	50^th of 327 public middle schools	84.7%	8	55.0	52.0	52.0	67.0	58.0	58.0	30.0	69.0	48.0	59.0	$33,749	$851	$502	$1,353	$10,087	$1,521	$11,608
College View Middle School	Public	6-8	5061 New Hartford Road	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7500	789	51	15.3	51.0%	642 (81.4%)	28 (3.5%)	46 (5.8%)	34 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.7%)	50.5	150^th of 324 public middle schools	53.7%		50.9	148^th of 327 public middle schools	54.7%	2	54.0	48.0	30.0	51.0	44.0	43.0	27.0	43.0	33.0	50.0	$13,592	$758	$480	$1,238	$9,310	$1,536	$10,846
McLean County Middle School	Public	6-8	1901 Hwy 136 E	Calhoun	42327	McLean County	McLean County	No	No	No	No	(270) 273-5191	324	24	13.5	51.5%	302 (93.2%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	76	52^nd of 324 public middle schools	84.0%		86.7	23^rd of 327 public middle schools	93.0%	29	46.0	60.0	40.0	53.0	58.0	56.0	38.0	88.0	40.0	68.0	$14,652	$1,045	$209	$1,254	$9,896	$2,157	$12,053

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