Serving 645 students in grades 6-9, Kenneth D. King 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 23% (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 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenneth D. King Middle School's student population of 645 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenneth D. King 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 Kenneth D. King Middle School is 0.32, 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
#700 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
3%
11%
White
82%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Kenneth D. King Middle School's ranking?
Kenneth D. King Middle School is ranked #700 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?
23% 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 Kenneth D. King Middle School?
645 students attend Kenneth D. King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Kenneth D. King Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenneth D. King Middle School?
Kenneth D. King Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kenneth D. King Middle School offer ?
Kenneth D. King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenneth D. King Middle School part of?
Kenneth D. King Middle School is part of Mercer County School District.
School Reviews
3 3/30/2020
King Middle School is a alright school. The teachers here could go somewhere way better and use their degrees for the better because we don't learn crap here. I've been here my whole school time and the kids here are awful.
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