Serving 461 students in grades 6-8, Butler County Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Butler County Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 431.5 square miles in Morgantown, KY, with typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.1 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school within this zone is about 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butler County Middle School's student population of 461 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
461 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Butler County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler County Middle School is 0.25, 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
#816 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-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 Butler County Middle School's ranking?
Butler County Middle School is ranked #816 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Butler County Middle School?
461 students attend Butler County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Butler County Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butler County Middle School?
Butler County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Butler County Middle School offer ?
Butler County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Butler County Middle School part of?
Butler County Middle School is part of Butler County School District.
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