Walton-Verona Middle School

Summary:

Walton-Verona Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Walton, Kentucky, part of the highly-ranked Walton-Verona Independent School District. This top-performing school consistently ranks among the best middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating and a current ranking of 25th out of 324 middle schools in Kentucky.

Walton-Verona Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outpacing state averages in proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 64% of 7th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 39%. The school also performs exceptionally well across diverse student subgroups, including female, male, white, special education, and low-income students, ranking in the top 15-30 middle schools in the state for these groups. This suggests the school has implemented effective strategies to support the unique needs of all its students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Grant County Middle School, Walton-Verona Middle School stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading. While the school is a model of success, there may be opportunities for further improvement, particularly in areas where its performance is closer to the state average, such as 5th grade Mathematics and Writing proficiency. Overall, Walton-Verona Middle School is a highly successful and well-regarded institution that consistently delivers exceptional educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

32 School Rd
Walton, KY 41094

(859) 485-4181

District: Walton-Verona Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,986

Students who attend Walton-Verona Middle School usually attend:

High:

Walton-Verona High School

Feeder schools for Walton-Verona Middle School:

Elementary:

Walton-Verona Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 554

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walton-Verona Middle School ranks better than 92.3% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.13. (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 (90.4%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walton-Verona Middle School is 14.9. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walton-Verona Middle School is $13,986.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walton-Verona Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walton-Verona Middle School 25^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Walton-Verona Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Walton-Verona Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Walton-Verona Independent 9^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Walton-Verona Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2010	64.99	99^th	299	66.9%
2011	65.25	103^rd	304	66.1%
2012	75.61	47^th	319	85.3%
2013	80.59	32^nd	335	90.4%
2014	72.72	56^th	335	83.3%
2015	88.85	16^th	337	95.3%
2016	79.79	29^th	331	91.2%
2017	76.91	41^st	330	87.6%
2018	76.16	48^th	322	85.1%
2019	72.03	67^th	335	80.0%
2021	63.44	65^th	282	77.0%
2022	83.98	27^th	320	91.6%
2023	82.85	34^th	327	89.6%
2024	86.13	25^th	324	92.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Walton-Verona Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	73.42	52^nd	294	82.3%
2024	58.29	29^th	130	77.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walton-Verona Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	61.37	88^th	285	69.1%
2019	48.12	155^th	303	48.8%
2021	49.78	92^nd	224	58.9%
2022	72.00	51^st	310	83.5%
2023	63.39	85^th	309	72.5%
2024	72.80	53^rd	311	83.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Walton-Verona Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	70.13	61^st	290	79.0%
2019	66.63	77^th	299	74.2%
2021	70.59	37^th	233	84.1%
2022	86.10	24^th	299	92.0%
2023	81.59	28^th	295	90.5%
2024	87.41	15^th	300	95.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Walton-Verona Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.65	136^th	219	37.9%
2019	42.31	106^th	226	53.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Walton-Verona Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	78.32	31^st	293	89.4%
2019	72.80	56^th	303	81.5%
2021	51.82	88^th	222	60.4%
2022	75.22	47^th	304	84.5%
2023	79.07	42^nd	307	86.3%
2024	82.15	26^th	304	91.4%

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Rank History for White students at Walton-Verona Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	69.15	61^st	253	75.9%
2019	61.31	88^th	266	66.9%
2021	53.22	72^nd	213	66.2%
2022	80.52	35^th	314	88.9%
2023	78.79	45^th	320	85.9%
2024	82.41	34^th	316	89.2%

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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 Walton-Verona Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	426	4	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	437
2010	452	4	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	1	464
2011	465	7	4	7	3	1	4	0	491
2012	499	4	5	9	1	1	6	0	525
2013	491	1	5	11	0	1	10	0	519
2014	475	6	5	10	0	1	9	0	506
2015	501	5	5	4	0	1	9	0	525
2016	485	5	6	6	0	0	11	0	513
2017	507	10	6	8	0	0	15	0	546
2018	496	8	8	8	0	0	16	0	536
2019	500	3	6	8	0	0	9	0	526
2020	511	7	6	16	0	2	12	0	554
2021	488	2	6	15	0	3	16	0	530
2022	491	3	3	13	0	0	16	0	526
2023	504	5	3	21	1	0	13	0	547
2024	501	10	4	23	0	0	16	0	554

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 Walton-Verona Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	437	19.0	23.0	30
2010	464	27.0	17.1	33.7
2011	491	27.0	18.1	34.4
2012	525	28.0	18.7	32.8
2013	519	32.0	16.2	36
2014	506	32.0	15.8	36.4
2015	525	34.0	15.4	38.5
2016	513	34.0	15.0	39.8
2017	546	33.0	16.5	37.2
2018	536	34.0	15.7	39.2
2019	526	32.0	16.4	39
2020	554	35.0	15.8	36.6
2021	530	35.0	15.1	33.6
2022	526	36.0	14.6	33.7
2023	547	37.0	14.7	34.2
2024	554	37.0	14.9	38.1

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 Walton-Verona Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	437	19.0	23.0	30
2010	464	27.0	17.1	33.7
2011	491	27.0	18.1	34.4
2012	525	28.0	18.7	32.8
2013	519	32.0	16.2	36
2014	506	32.0	15.8	36.4
2015	525	34.0	15.4	38.5
2016	513	34.0	15.0	39.8
2017	546	33.0	16.5	37.2
2018	536	34.0	15.7	39.2
2019	526	32.0	16.4	39
2020	554	35.0	15.8	36.6
2021	530	35.0	15.1	33.6
2022	526	36.0	14.6	33.7
2023	547	37.0	14.7	34.2
2024	554	37.0	14.9	38.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walton-Verona 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	$272 (2.5%)	$00 (0.0%)	$272 (2.5%)	$7,979 (73.0%)	$1,055 (9.7%)	$9,034 (82.7%)	$10,927
2019	$320 (2.7%)	$20 (0.2%)	$340 (2.9%)	$9,385 (79.5%)	$2,085 (17.7%)	$11,470 (97.1%)	$11,810
2020	$252 (2.2%)	$12 (0.1%)	$264 (2.3%)	$9,650 (82.7%)	$1,752 (15.0%)	$11,402 (97.7%)	$11,666
2021	$378 (2.6%)	$443 (3.0%)	$821 (5.6%)	$10,112 (69.6%)	$1,996 (13.7%)	$12,108 (83.3%)	$14,531
2022	$416 (3.0%)	$12 (0.1%)	$428 (3.1%)	$10,180 (72.8%)	$2,318 (16.6%)	$12,498 (89.4%)	$13,986

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walton-Verona Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 67^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 34^th of 327 Middle schools	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	526	547	4%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	8	21	162.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	500	504	0.8%
Two or More Races	9	13	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39%	34.2%	4.8%

Schools Near Walton-Verona 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 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th 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
Walton-Verona Middle School	Public	5-8	32 School Rd	Walton	41094	Boone County	Walton-Verona Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 485-4181	554	37	14.9	38.1%	501 (90.4%)	10 (1.8%)	23 (4.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	86.1	25^th of 324 public middle schools	92.3%		82.8	34^th of 327 public middle schools	89.6%	9	39.0	56.0	64.0	48.0	44.0	55.0	67.0	67.0	44.0	32.0	74.0	38.0	48.0	45.0	72.0	$13,986	$416	$12	$428	$10,180	$2,318	$12,498
Gray Middle School	Public	6-8	10400 Us 42	Union	41091	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 384-5333	1,007	58	17.5	24.6%	808 (80.2%)	30 (3.0%)	78 (7.7%)	54 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.7%)	90.4	14^th of 324 public middle schools	95.7%		91.8	15^th of 327 public middle schools	95.4%	1		63.0	67.0	64.0		68.0	66.0	55.0	45.0		69.0		55.0		65.0	$10,452	$563	$475	$1,038	$8,494	$920	$9,415
Twenhofel Middle School	Public	6-8	11846 Taylor Mill Rd	Independence	41051	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	No	(859) 356-5559	794	41	19.3	37.8%	711 (89.5%)	25 (3.1%)	22 (2.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (3.7%)	76.2	51^st of 324 public middle schools	84.3%		76	56^th of 327 public middle schools	82.9%	5		59.0	49.0	49.0		59.0	52.0	51.0	32.0		73.0		43.0		66.0	$11,923	$731	$322	$1,052	$7,732	$1,396	$9,128
Ballyshannon Middle School	Public	6-8	7515 Shamrock Avenue	Union	41091	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 905-2620	614	39	15.7	27.2%	505 (82.2%)	26 (4.2%)	31 (5.0%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (7.0%)	83.1	33^rd of 324 public middle schools	89.8%		82.5	35^th of 327 public middle schools	89.3%	2		62.0	61.0	56.0		68.0	63.0	53.0	34.0		70.0		43.0		58.0	$10,314	$710	$625	$1,335	$8,207	$772	$8,979
Ockerman Middle School	Public	6-8	8300 Us 42	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 282-3240	631	42	15.0	46.0%	416 (65.9%)	62 (9.8%)	80 (12.7%)	24 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	38 (6.0%)	49.2	151^st of 324 public middle schools	53.4%		50.1	152^nd of 327 public middle schools	53.5%	1		47.0	40.0	43.0		56.0	46.0	42.0	19.0		41.0		35.0		50.0	$10,856	$535	$504	$1,040	$8,995	$821	$9,817
Rector A. Jones Middle School	Public	6-8	8000 Spruce Dr	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 282-4610	674	56	12.0	77.7%	267 (39.6%)	127 (18.8%)	217 (32.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.5%)	46 (6.8%)	18.8	276^th of 324 public middle schools	14.8%		10.9	303^rd of 327 public middle schools	7.3%	27		27.0	38.0	22.0		36.0	37.0	27.0			27.0		21.0		36.0	$11,800	$1,452	$894	$2,345	$8,787	$667	$9,454
Turkey Foot Middle School	Public	6-8	3230 Turkeyfoot Rd	Edgewood	41017	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	No	(859) 341-0216	950	50	19.0	51.7%	678 (71.4%)	40 (4.2%)	106 (11.2%)	48 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	73 (7.7%)	69.9	78^th of 324 public middle schools	75.9%		62.7	103^rd of 327 public middle schools	68.5%	25		50.0	42.0	44.0		55.0	57.0	52.0	28.0		66.0		46.0		62.0	$11,712	$321	$297	$618	$8,205	$1,149	$9,354
Tichenor Middle School	Public	6-8	305 Bartlett Ave	Erlanger	41018	Kenton County	Erlanger-Elsmere Independent	No	No	No	No	(859) 727-2255	514	37	13.8	76.8%	310 (60.3%)	47 (9.1%)	68 (13.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	72 (14.0%)	24	255^th of 324 public middle schools	21.3%		17	282^nd of 327 public middle schools	13.8%	27		20.0	22.0	39.0		36.0	40.0	35.0	17.0		32.0		27.0		41.0	$14,132	$571	$951	$1,522	$9,518	$1,508	$11,026
Woodland Middle School	Public	6-8	5399 Pride Parkway	Taylor Mill	41015	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	No	(859) 356-7300	579	35	16.5	47.8%	480 (82.9%)	15 (2.6%)	29 (5.0%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.9%)	71.2	71^st of 324 public middle schools	78.1%		67.7	76^th of 327 public middle schools	76.8%	5		46.0	46.0	38.0		67.0	57.0	50.0	34.0		70.0		47.0		53.0	$12,991	$362	$295	$657	$9,225	$1,345	$10,570
Camp Ernst Middle School	Public	6-8	6515 Camp Ernst Rd	Burlington	41005	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 534-4000	704	47	14.9	47.6%	559 (79.4%)	49 (7.0%)	51 (7.2%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.0%)	54.1	130^th of 324 public middle schools	59.9%		55.3	135^th of 327 public middle schools	58.7%	5		56.0	48.0	27.0		57.0	55.0	46.0	24.0		51.0		29.0		46.0	$11,030	$710	$679	$1,389	$8,811	$830	$9,641

Frequently Asked Questions about Walton-Verona Middle School

What district is Walton-Verona Middle School in?

Walton-Verona Independent

Is Walton-Verona Middle School a good school?

Yes. Walton-Verona Middle School ranks in the top 7.7% of Kentucky middle schools.

How many students attend Walton-Verona Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 554 students attended Walton-Verona Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Walton-Verona Middle School?

Students at Walton-Verona Middle School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Walton-Verona Middle School attend?

Students who attend Walton-Verona Middle School usually go on to attend Walton-Verona High School

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