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Belfry Middle School

Summary:

Belfry Middle School is a public middle school located in Belfry, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 349 students. The school is part of the Pike County School District, which is ranked 28 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belfry Middle School has shown strong performance in certain subject areas, particularly in 7th and 8th grade reading, where the school's proficiency rates have consistently exceeded the state and county averages. However, in mathematics, the school's 7th and 8th grade proficiency rates have been on par with or slightly above the county average, but below the state average. The school's performance in science, writing, and social studies has been mixed, with some grades performing above the county and state averages, while others fall below. Notably, Belfry Middle School has demonstrated exceptional performance in serving its special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups.

Belfry Middle School's higher-than-average per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its overall performance and ability to support its diverse student population. While the school's consistent performance in reading and exceptional support for vulnerable student populations are significant strengths, there is an opportunity for improvement in mathematics. By leveraging its strengths and addressing areas for growth, Belfry Middle School can continue to provide a high-quality education for its students and contribute to the overall success of the Pike County School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 25259 Us 119 N
       Belfry, KY  41514

(606) 353-9688

District: Pike County

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.1%
African American:
1.7%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.8% Help


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Compare Details Belfry Middle School ranks better than 68.2% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.56. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belfry Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belfry Middle School 103rd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Belfry Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Pike County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike County 28th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Belfry Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Belfry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 82.31 37th 284 87.0%
2008 77.46 49th 287 82.9%
2010 93.44 5th 299 98.3%
2011 81.35 36th 304 88.2%
2012 40.73 198th 319 37.9%
2013 46.39 194th 335 42.1%
2014 41.55 214th 335 36.1%
2015 36.92 235th 337 30.3%
2016 44.71 184th 331 44.4%
2017 55.08 145th 330 56.1%
2018 51.76 145th 322 55.0%
2019 65.12 94th 335 71.9%
2021 44.21 133rd 282 52.8%
2022 67.62 76th 320 76.3%
2023 57.98 126th 327 61.5%
2024 61.56 103rd 324 68.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belfry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.41 108th 294 63.3%
2023 65.12 28th 124 77.4%
2024 87.53 11th 130 91.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belfry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.25 139th 285 51.2%
2019 68.18 59th 303 80.5%
2021 73.03 31st 224 86.2%
2022 76.40 36th 310 88.4%
2023 73.75 55th 309 82.2%
2024 70.39 64th 311 79.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Belfry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.37 112th 290 61.4%
2019 65.96 78th 299 73.9%
2021 39.79 137th 233 41.2%
2022 69.87 57th 299 80.9%
2023 48.66 137th 295 53.6%
2024 57.67 106th 300 64.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Belfry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.54 15th 219 93.2%
2019 86.05 17th 226 92.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Belfry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.63 174th 293 40.6%
2019 59.05 107th 303 64.7%
2021 55.49 75th 222 66.2%
2022 61.90 88th 304 71.1%
2023 64.59 82nd 307 73.3%
2024 65.21 87th 304 71.4%
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Rank History for White students at Belfry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.98 152nd 253 39.9%
2019 56.87 107th 266 59.8%
2021 37.28 127th 213 40.4%
2022 59.92 99th 314 68.5%
2023 50.49 149th 320 53.4%
2024 55.18 126th 316 60.1%
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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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by a parent
Saturday, August 15, 2009

Open Quote This is school is "Great". The teachers and principals are caring people. Thats what makes it a good school I tell everyone how well my son likes it. And how different it was from the grade school he went too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Belfry Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 551 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 557 4 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2008 556 13 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2009 549 14 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2010 538 20 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2011 539 8 2 2 0 1 11 0 563
2012 506 13 2 1 0 0 7 0 529
2013 486 15 3 0 0 0 2 0 506
2015 465 7 3 2 0 0 8 0 485
2016 429 6 2 2 0 0 10 0 449
2017 419 7 3 2 0 0 6 0 437
2018 397 11 3 3 0 0 9 0 423
2019 392 10 2 7 1 0 7 0 419
2020 380 13 3 8 0 0 4 0 408
2021 363 9 1 8 0 0 4 0 385
2022 327 7 2 5 0 0 1 0 342
2023 332 6 1 5 0 0 5 0 349

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 Belfry Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 562 30.5 18.4 60
2007 565 29.0 19.5 56.8
2008 573 27.5 20.8 61.4
2009 568 26.5 21.4 61.4
2010 561 23.5 23.8 63.3
2011 563 27.5 20.4 62.2
2012 529 27.0 19.5 n/a
2013 506 23.0 22.0 52.6
2015 485 23.0 21.0 60.8
2016 449 23.0 19.5 62.4
2017 437 23.5 18.5 70
2018 423 24.5 17.2 55.1
2019 419 25.0 16.7 63
2020 408 24.0 17.0 62.5
2021 385 23.5 16.3 64.2
2022 342 23.5 14.5 70.8
2023 349 21.5 16.2 74.8

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 Belfry Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 562 30.5 18.4 60
2007 565 29.0 19.5 56.8
2008 573 27.5 20.8 61.4
2009 568 26.5 21.4 61.4
2010 561 23.5 23.8 63.3
2011 563 27.5 20.4 62.2
2012 529 27.0 19.5 n/a
2013 506 23.0 22.0 52.6
2015 485 23.0 21.0 60.8
2016 449 23.0 19.5 62.4
2017 437 23.5 18.5 70
2018 423 24.5 17.2 55.1
2019 419 25.0 16.7 63
2020 408 24.0 17.0 62.5
2021 385 23.5 16.3 64.2
2022 342 23.5 14.5 70.8
2023 349 21.5 16.2 74.8

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 Belfry 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 $247 (1.8%) $90 (0.7%) $337 (2.5%) $8,326 (61.4%) $1,534 (11.3%) $9,861 (72.7%) $13,558
2019 $348 (2.7%) $140 (1.1%) $488 (3.7%) $8,581 (65.7%) $1,682 (12.9%) $10,263 (78.6%) $13,059
2020 $360 (2.9%) $148 (1.2%) $508 (4.2%) $8,388 (68.7%) $1,599 (13.1%) $9,987 (81.8%) $12,213
2021 $505 (3.1%) $482 (3.0%) $987 (6.1%) $8,511 (52.7%) $1,968 (12.2%) $10,480 (64.8%) $16,162
2022 $499 (3.2%) $852 (5.5%) $1,351 (8.8%) $9,938 (64.4%) $3,358 (21.7%) $13,296 (86.1%) $15,440

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Belfry 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)		 Change (%)
Ranks 94th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 126th of 327 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students419349
 16.7%
African American106
 40%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic75
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White392332
 15.3%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%74.8%
 11.8%

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Students at Belfry Middle School are 95% White, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended Belfry Middle School.

Belfry Middle School ranks 103rd of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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