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:
266th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


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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Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  807

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.9%
Hispanic:
16.6%
African American:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.6% Help


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Compare Details Owensboro Middle School ranks worse than 82.1% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.85. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Owensboro Middle School:

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

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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 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2014 44.31 203rd 335 39.4%
2015 46.92 178th 337 47.2%
2016 44.67 185th 331 44.1%
2017 34.48 236th 330 28.5%
2018 33.74 242nd 322 24.8%
2019 40.77 214th 335 36.1%
2021 25.97 222nd 282 21.3%
2022 23.29 255th 320 20.3%
2023 23.88 256th 327 21.7%
2024 20.85 266th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.15 79th 85 7.1%
2019 35.21 65th 87 25.3%
2021 19.76 4th 4 0.0%
2022 28.19 80th 98 18.4%
2023 34.07 65th 95 31.6%
2024 32.11 73rd 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 2nd 35 94.3%
2019 75.62 3rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.14 172nd 294 41.5%
2023 14.37 121st 124 2.4%
2024 19.43 120th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.90 213th 285 25.3%
2019 42.71 180th 303 40.6%
2021 28.65 170th 224 24.1%
2022 23.31 254th 310 18.1%
2023 30.73 216th 309 30.1%
2024 23.20 259th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 202nd 290 30.3%
2019 34.42 220th 299 26.4%
2021 25.16 195th 233 16.3%
2022 21.34 255th 299 14.7%
2023 18.89 252nd 295 14.6%
2024 22.06 251st 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 171st 219 21.9%
2019 35.93 140th 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 36th 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 4th 4 0.0%
2019 33.86 8th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.56 243rd 293 17.1%
2019 40.89 187th 303 38.3%
2021 22.57 182nd 222 18.0%
2022 24.52 243rd 304 20.1%
2023 28.30 228th 307 25.7%
2024 18.49 258th 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 31st 35 11.4%
2024 13.92 21st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.29 73rd 96 24.0%
2019 44.86 53rd 96 44.8%
2022 41.55 45th 84 46.4%
2023 40.76 44th 79 44.3%
2024 25.96 60th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.04 75th 116 35.3%
2019 45.49 65th 120 45.8%
2022 29.84 94th 120 21.7%
2023 25.42 96th 119 19.3%
2024 34.60 89th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.59 154th 253 39.1%
2019 43.65 151st 266 43.2%
2021 29.34 160th 213 24.9%
2022 27.66 237th 314 24.5%
2023 25.75 251st 320 21.6%
2024 25.54 245th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2012 421 131 7 20 1 0 30 0 610
2013 434 129 9 24 0 1 28 0 625
2014 423 119 14 34 0 1 52 0 643
2015 466 102 14 48 0 0 66 0 696
2016 481 104 18 59 0 1 59 0 722
2017 428 114 26 55 0 1 63 0 687
2018 437 107 25 66 0 1 79 0 715
2019 425 108 25 63 1 1 87 0 710
2020 486 147 17 93 1 0 114 0 858
2021 467 120 15 110 1 0 119 0 832
2022 434 104 20 115 4 0 112 0 789
2023 411 120 29 134 3 1 109 0 807

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

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

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 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 $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

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)
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Ranks 214th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 256th of 327 Middle schools
 14.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students710807
 13.7%
African American108120
 11.1%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian2529
 16%
Hispanic63134
 112.7%
Pacific Islander11
White425411
 3.3%
Two or More Races87109
 25.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.8%73.6%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Owensboro Middle School

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

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

Students at Owensboro Middle School are 51% White, 17% Hispanic, 15% African American, 14% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 807 students attended Owensboro Middle 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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