Serving 754 students in grades 6-8, Elkhorn 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 17% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 36% 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: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elkhorn Middle School's student population of 754 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
16%
11%
White
64%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Elkhorn Middle School's ranking?
Elkhorn Middle School is ranked #935 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Elkhorn Middle School often compared to?
Elkhorn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bondurant Middle School, Second Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Elkhorn Middle School?
754 students attend Elkhorn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Elkhorn Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkhorn Middle School?
Elkhorn Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elkhorn Middle School offer ?
Elkhorn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkhorn Middle School part of?
Elkhorn Middle School is part of Franklin County School District.
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