Serving 665 students in grades 6-8, Ballyshannon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballyshannon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ballyshannon Middle School's student population of 665 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballyshannon Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballyshannon Middle School is 0.24, 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
#174 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
11%
White
87%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballyshannon Middle School's ranking?
Ballyshannon Middle School is ranked #174 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Ballyshannon Middle School often compared to?
Ballyshannon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gray Middle School, Ockerman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Ballyshannon Middle School?
665 students attend Ballyshannon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ballyshannon Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballyshannon Middle School?
Ballyshannon Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ballyshannon Middle School offer ?
Ballyshannon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballyshannon Middle School part of?
Ballyshannon Middle School is part of Boone County School District.
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