Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(606) 780-9992
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School serves 13 students in grades 6-8.
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School's student population of 13 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 13 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #615 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 10% |
| White | 92% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rowan County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle School is Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rowan County Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Morehead Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 17 students
0.0 miles
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992 0 9-12 17 - Morehead Rowan County Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 731 students10
0.0 miles
555 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8911 0 6-8 731 - Morehead Rowan County Preschool Center Grades: PK | 210 students
0.0 miles
455 W Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-7721 0 PK 210 - Clearfield Clearfield Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 327 students10
1.3 miles
460 Mcbrayer Rd
Clearfield, KY 40313
(606) 784-5792 1.3 K-5 327 - Morehead Rodburn Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 418 students10
2.1 miles
91 Christy Creek Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-3000 2.1 K-5 418
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