Berea Community Middle School
Berea Community Middle School serves 285 students in grades 6-8.
Berea Community Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (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 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Berea Community Middle School's student population of 285 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Berea Community Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Berea Community Middle School is 0.30, 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
#665 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
2%
11%
White
83%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
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?
20% 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 Berea Community Middle School?
285 students attend Berea Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Berea Community Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berea Community Middle School?
Berea Community Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Berea Community Middle School offer ?
Berea Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berea Community Middle School part of?
Berea Community Middle School is part of Berea Independent School District.
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