Ballard County Middle School
Ballard County Middle School serves 230 students in grades 6-8.
Ballard County Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballard County Middle School's student population of 230 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballard County Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ballard County Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#510 out of 1263 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
11%
White
88%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
24% 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 Ballard County Middle School?
230 students attend Ballard County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ballard County Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard County Middle School?
Ballard County Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ballard County Middle School offer ?
Ballard County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard County Middle School part of?
Ballard County Middle School is part of Ballard County School District.
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