Ballard County Middle School

3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 247 students in grades 6-8, Ballard County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ballard County Middle School's student population of 247 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Ballard County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballard County Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#688 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
30%
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39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
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11%
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White
92%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballard County Middle School's ranking?
Ballard County Middle School is ranked #688 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Ballard County Middle School?
247 students attend Ballard County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ballard County Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard County Middle School?
Ballard County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ballard County Middle School offer ?
Ballard County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard County Middle School part of?
Ballard County Middle School is part of Ballard County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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