Tates Creek Middle School

1105 Centre Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40517
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 737 students in grades 6-8, Tates Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tates Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Tates Creek Middle School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Tates Creek Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tates Creek Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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)
#602 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
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29%
30%
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38%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
8%
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Black
31%
11%
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White
43%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Tates Creek Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Tates Creek Middle School's ranking?
Tates Creek Middle School is ranked #602 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Tates Creek Middle School often compared to?
Tates Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crawford Middle School, Southern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Tates Creek Middle School?
737 students attend Tates Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Tates Creek Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tates Creek Middle School?
Tates Creek Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tates Creek Middle School offer ?
Tates Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tates Creek Middle School part of?
Tates Creek Middle School is part of Fayette County School District.

School Reviews

1   1/17/2018
Poor supervision iof students..Bullying in halls.
- Posted by Parent - S. Wright

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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