Serving 930 students in grades 6-8, East Jessamine Middle School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 930 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Jessamine Middle School's student population of 930 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
930 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Jessamine 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 East Jessamine Middle School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
8%
11%
White
77%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 East Jessamine Middle School's ranking?
East Jessamine Middle School is ranked #578 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are East Jessamine Middle School often compared to?
East Jessamine Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Jessamine Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend East Jessamine Middle School?
930 students attend East Jessamine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of East Jessamine Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Jessamine Middle School?
East Jessamine Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Jessamine Middle School offer ?
East Jessamine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Jessamine Middle School part of?
East Jessamine Middle School is part of Jessamine County School District.
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