Serving 21 students in grades 7-12, Middlesboro Alternative School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middlesboro Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Middlesboro Alternative School's student population of 21 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Middlesboro Alternative School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
5%
11%
White
90%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middlesboro Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Middlesboro Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Middlesboro Alternative School?
21 students attend Middlesboro Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Middlesboro Alternative School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middlesboro Alternative School?
Middlesboro Alternative School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Middlesboro Alternative School offer ?
Middlesboro Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middlesboro Alternative School part of?
Middlesboro Alternative School is part of Middlesboro Independent School District.
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