Is Powell County Middle School a good school?

Powell County Middle School ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Kentucky middle schools.

How many students attend Powell County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 435 students attended Powell County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Powell County Middle School?

Students at Powell County Middle School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Powell County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Powell County Middle School usually go on to attend Powell County High School

Powell County Middle School

Summary:

Powell County Middle School is a public middle school in Stanton, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 462 students. The school is part of the Powell County School District, which is ranked 154 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Powell County Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools, with its highest ranking being 196 out of 335 in the 2018-2019 school year.

The school consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all tested subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics ranged from 14% to 20%, compared to the state average of 37% to 42%. Similarly, in reading, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 16% to 26%, compared to the state average of 41% to 49%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Kentucky middle schools for female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Powell County Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.28% to 70.91% over the past three school years.

When comparing Powell County Middle School to nearby schools, such as Robert D. Campbell Junior High, Wolfe County Middle School, and McNabb Middle School, it becomes clear that Powell County Middle School is significantly underperforming. Despite the school's low performance, there is little evidence of sustained improvement over the past 10 years, suggesting a need for a more comprehensive and effective school improvement plan.

Detail:

Public 6-8

770 W College Ave
Stanton, KY 40380

(606) 663-3308

District: Powell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
307^th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,292

Students who attend Powell County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Powell County High School

Feeder schools for Powell County Middle School:

Elementary:	Bowen Elementary School
	Clay City Elementary School
	Stanton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 435

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Powell County Middle School ranks worse than 94.8% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.04. (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 Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powell County Middle School is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Powell County Middle School employs 26.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powell County Middle School is $14,292.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Powell County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Powell County Middle School 307^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Powell County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Powell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Powell County 154^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Powell County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Powell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	45.42	149^th	284	47.5%
2008	51.14	134^th	287	53.3%
2009	41.44	185^th	289	36.0%
2010	26.19	243^rd	299	18.7%
2011	45.42	185^th	304	39.1%
2012	35.21	226^th	319	29.2%
2013	43.25	215^th	335	35.8%
2014	43.59	206^th	335	38.5%
2015	43.81	200^th	337	40.7%
2016	41.88	199^th	331	39.9%
2017	40.44	205^th	330	37.9%
2018	43.19	195^th	322	39.4%
2019	43.27	196^th	335	41.5%
2021	21.41	241^st	282	14.5%
2022	21.66	263^rd	320	17.8%
2023	9.87	306^th	327	6.4%
2024	8.04	307^th	324	5.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Powell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.87	155^th	294	47.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Powell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	44.66	161^st	285	43.5%
2019	37.32	209^th	303	31.0%
2021	25.06	183^rd	224	18.3%
2022	22.81	255^th	310	17.7%
2023	10.99	289^th	309	6.5%
2024	7.55	302^nd	311	2.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Powell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	40.94	182^nd	290	37.2%
2019	39.26	202^nd	299	32.4%
2021	28.62	180^th	233	22.7%
2022	29.21	226^th	299	24.4%
2023	9.79	278^th	295	5.8%
2024	6.14	289^th	300	3.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Powell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.60	164^th	219	25.1%
2019	26.25	192^nd	226	15.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Powell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.57	39^th	62	37.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Powell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	40.85	178^th	293	39.2%
2019	43.10	172^nd	303	43.2%
2021	23.00	179^th	222	19.4%
2022	14.85	275^th	304	9.5%
2023	11.49	285^th	307	7.2%
2024	10.99	286^th	304	5.9%

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Rank History for White students at Powell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	32.89	192^nd	253	24.1%
2019	34.13	189^th	266	28.9%
2021	14.04	202^nd	213	5.2%
2022	16.66	280^th	314	10.8%
2023	7.28	307^th	320	4.1%
2024	5.36	307^th	316	2.8%

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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 Powell County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	595	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
1989	623	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
1990	614	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
1991	643	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1992	638	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
1993	652	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	657
1994	640	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1995	699	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
1996	699	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
1997	683	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1998	628	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	634
1999	596	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	605
2000	607	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	611
2001	606	9	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	1	619
2002	611	4	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	621
2003	611	4	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	621
2004	610	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2005	605	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
2006	599	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
2007	583	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2008	593	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2009	580	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
2010	598	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	601
2011	535	2	0	4	0	0	1	0	542
2012	535	3	0	5	1	0	2	0	546
2013	554	4	0	5	0	0	4	0	567
2014	540	3	0	10	0	0	2	0	555
2015	512	4	1	14	0	0	2	0	533
2016	525	3	0	15	0	0	1	0	544
2017	539	6	1	13	1	0	5	0	565
2018	508	6	0	9	0	0	6	0	529
2019	524	4	0	14	0	0	5	0	547
2020	525	6	0	15	0	1	6	0	553
2021	527	4	0	12	0	0	4	0	547
2022	479	4	0	6	0	0	6	0	495
2023	447	2	0	7	0	0	6	0	462
2024	413	2	0	12	0	0	8	0	435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Powell County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	598	28.5	20.9	n/a
1989	626	30.1	20.7	n/a
1990	618	30.3	20.3	n/a
1991	647	33.5	19.3	n/a
1992	642	34.1	18.8	n/a
1993	657	35.1	18.7	n/a
1994	646	37.1	17.4	n/a
1995	705	41.0	17.2	n/a
1996	705	41.0	17.2	n/a
1997	688	40.0	17.2	51.9
1998	634	42.7	14.8	51.1
1999	605	42.3	14.3	65.2
2000	611	42.4	14.4	55.1
2001	619	43.4	14.3	57.8
2002	621	42.0	14.8	87.9
2003	621	42.0	14.8	87.9
2004	616	42.0	14.7	n/a
2005	608	42.0	14.5	n/a
2006	603	41.0	14.7	54.7
2007	589	36.0	16.4	65.7
2008	596	40.0	14.9	65.3
2009	585	38.0	15.4	69.4
2010	601	27.0	22.2	73.7
2011	542	35.5	15.2	72.3
2012	546	34.0	16.0	69.8
2013	567	32.0	17.7	74.3
2014	555	32.0	17.3	71.7
2015	533	31.0	17.1	73.7
2016	544	30.0	18.1	75
2017	565	29.5	19.1	75.8
2018	529	32.5	16.2	72.4
2019	547	32.0	17.0	70.2
2020	553	34.0	16.2	65.1
2021	547	35.0	15.6	67.3
2022	495	35.0	14.1	70.9
2023	462	31.0	14.9	67.7
2024	435	26.4	16.4	69.2

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 Powell County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	598	28.5	20.9	n/a
1989	626	30.1	20.7	n/a
1990	618	30.3	20.3	n/a
1991	647	33.5	19.3	n/a
1992	642	34.1	18.8	n/a
1993	657	35.1	18.7	n/a
1994	646	37.1	17.4	n/a
1995	705	41.0	17.2	n/a
1996	705	41.0	17.2	n/a
1997	688	40.0	17.2	51.9
1998	634	42.7	14.8	51.1
1999	605	42.3	14.3	65.2
2000	611	42.4	14.4	55.1
2001	619	43.4	14.3	57.8
2002	621	42.0	14.8	87.9
2003	621	42.0	14.8	87.9
2004	616	42.0	14.7	n/a
2005	608	42.0	14.5	n/a
2006	603	41.0	14.7	54.7
2007	589	36.0	16.4	65.7
2008	596	40.0	14.9	65.3
2009	585	38.0	15.4	69.4
2010	601	27.0	22.2	73.7
2011	542	35.5	15.2	72.3
2012	546	34.0	16.0	69.8
2013	567	32.0	17.7	74.3
2014	555	32.0	17.3	71.7
2015	533	31.0	17.1	73.7
2016	544	30.0	18.1	75
2017	565	29.5	19.1	75.8
2018	529	32.5	16.2	72.4
2019	547	32.0	17.0	70.2
2020	553	34.0	16.2	65.1
2021	547	35.0	15.6	67.3
2022	495	35.0	14.1	70.9
2023	462	31.0	14.9	67.7
2024	435	26.4	16.4	69.2

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 Powell County 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	$521 (4.1%)	$305 (2.4%)	$826 (6.5%)	$7,871 (62.4%)	$1,323 (10.5%)	$9,194 (72.9%)	$12,617
2019	$931 (9.9%)	$425 (4.5%)	$1,424 (15.1%)	$6,378 (67.7%)	$1,615 (17.1%)	$7,993 (84.8%)	$9,421
2020	$1,186 (10.0%)	$688 (5.8%)	$1,874 (15.7%)	$8,041 (67.5%)	$1,883 (15.8%)	$10,940 (91.9%)	$11,906
2021	$1,355 (12.1%)	$857 (7.6%)	$2,359 (21.0%)	$8,376 (74.7%)	$1,580 (14.1%)	$9,142 (81.5%)	$11,213
2022	$2,004 (14.0%)	$1,257 (8.8%)	$3,337 (23.3%)	$8,494 (59.4%)	$1,611 (11.3%)	$10,028 (70.2%)	$14,292

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Powell County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 196^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 306^th of 327 Middle schools	35.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	547	462	15.5%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	14	7	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	524	447	14.7%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.2%	67.7%	2.5%

Schools Near Powell County 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
Powell County Middle School	Public	6-8	770 W College Ave	Stanton	40380	Powell County	Powell County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 663-3308	435	26	16.4	69.2%	413 (94.9%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	8	307^th of 324 public middle schools	5.2%		9.9	306^th of 327 public middle schools	6.4%	1	20.0	18.0	14.0	26.0	24.0	16.0	6.0	32.0	20.0	35.0	$14,292	$2,004	$1,257	$3,337	$8,494	$1,611	$10,028
Estill County Middle School	Public	6-8	51 Patriot Dr.	Irvine	40336	Estill County	Estill County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 723-5136	407	24	17.0	67.1%	387 (95.1%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	38.3	202^nd of 324 public middle schools	37.7%		19.4	276^th of 327 public middle schools	15.6%	74	42.0	30.0	41.0	45.0	32.0	43.0		55.0	24.0	43.0	$22,300	$953	$641	$3,406	$11,390	$9,186	$13,114
McNabb Middle School	Public	6-8	3570 Indian Mound Drive	Mount Sterling	40353	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	No	(859) 497-8770	992	56	17.6	58.6%	871 (87.8%)	12 (1.2%)	78 (7.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.8%)	45.1	167^th of 324 public middle schools	48.5%		37.6	200^th of 327 public middle schools	38.8%	33	33.0	35.0	36.0	49.0	52.0	39.0	29.0	47.0	36.0	45.0	$10,231	$996	$481	$1,476	$7,505	$1,851	$9,356
Wolfe County Middle School	Public	7-8	303 North Johnson Street	Campton	41301	Wolfe County	Wolfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 668-8152	152	14	11.2	73.7%	147 (96.7%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	41.1	185^th of 324 public middle schools	42.9%		27.6	242^nd of 327 public middle schools	26.0%	57		55.0	32.0		58.0	31.0	22.0	34.0	32.0	36.0	$18,841	$3,752	$669	$4,421	$10,794	$2,511	$13,388
Robert D. Campbell Junior High	Public	7-8	620 Boone Ave.	Winchester	40391	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 745-5200	789	48	16.3	59.4%	614 (77.8%)	39 (4.9%)	84 (10.6%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.4%)	40.8	188^th of 324 public middle schools	42.0%		41.8	183^rd of 327 public middle schools	44.0%	5		36.0	41.0		45.0	38.0	20.0	30.0	32.0	55.0	$16,675	$1,607	$472	$2,077	$10,510	$2,610	$13,121

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