Boyd County Middle School
Boyd County Middle School serves 692 students in grades 6-8.
Boyd 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
Boyd County Middle School's student population of 692 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 692 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Boyd County 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 Boyd County Middle School is 0.08, 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 | #504 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 10% |
| White | 96% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boyd County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Boyd County Middle School is Paul G. Blazer High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ashland Middle School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Summit Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ashland Summit Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 62%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 472 students10
0.6 miles
830 State Rt 716
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-6533 0.6 K-5 472 - Ashland Ashland Technical College Vocational School
1.5 miles
4818 Roberts Drive
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256 1.5 n/a n/a - Ashland Boyd County Early Childhood Learning Center Nor Grades: PK | 74 students
1.5 miles
1100 Bob Mccullough Dr
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-8001 1.5 PK 74 - Ashland Kentucky Technical - Ashland Regional Technical Center Vocational School
1.5 miles
4818 Roberts Drive
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256 1.5 n/a n/a - Ashland Paul G. Blazer High School Math: 40% | Reading: 48%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 904 students10
2.8 miles
1500 Blazer Blvd
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-6040 2.8 9-12 904
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