Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, Breckinridge County Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Breckinridge County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Harned, KY, encompassing approximately 576.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 13.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Breckinridge County Middle School's student population of 532 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Building confident, motivated, successful students — that’s BCMS.
School Rankings
Breckinridge County Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Breckinridge County Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breckinridge County Middle School's ranking?
Breckinridge County Middle School is ranked #617 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Breckinridge County Middle School often compared to?
Breckinridge County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cloverport Independent School, Stuart Pepper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Breckinridge County Middle School?
532 students attend Breckinridge County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Breckinridge County Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Breckinridge County Middle School?
Breckinridge County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Breckinridge County Middle School offer ?
Breckinridge County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Breckinridge County Middle School part of?
Breckinridge County Middle School is part of Breckinridge County School District.
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