Boyd County Middle School
Tel:
(606)928-9547
- Boyd County Middle School serves 723 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Boyd County Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Boyd County Middle School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 723 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Boyd County Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Boyd County Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #643 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 97% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boyd County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ashland Summit Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 466 students
0.6 miles
830 State Rt 716
Ashland, KY 41102
(606)928-6533 0.6 K-5 466 - Ashland Boyd Co Early Childhood Learning Center Nor Grades: PK | 75 students
1.5 miles
1100 Bob Mccullough Dr
Ashland, KY 41102
(606)928-8001 1.5 PK 75 - 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 Grades: 9-12 | 887 students
2.8 miles
1500 Blazer Blvd
Ashland, KY 41102
(606)327-6040 2.8 9-12 887 - Ashland Ashland Head Start Grades: PK | 159 students
3.0 miles
1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606)327-2715 3.0 PK 159
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