Daviess County Middle School
Tel:
(270) 852-7600
- Daviess County Middle School serves 842 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Daviess County Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Daviess County Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Daviess County Middle School's student population of 842 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 842 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Daviess County Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Daviess County Middle School is 0.26, 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 | #289 out of 1246 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 10% |
| White | 86% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Daviess County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Daviess County Middle School is Gateway Academy (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Owensboro Day Treatment (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Estes Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Owensboro Estes Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 470 students
0.9 miles
1675 Leitchfield Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1030 0.9 PK-4 470 - Owensboro Kentucky Technical - Owensboro Campus Vocational School
1.3 miles
1501 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255 1.3 n/a n/a - Owensboro Owensboro Technical College Vocational School
1.3 miles
1501 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 687-7255 1.3 n/a n/a - Owensboro Gateway Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 69 students
1.4 miles
2130a E 19th St
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1120 1.4 9-12 69 - Owensboro Owensboro High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,307 student
1.5 miles
1800 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1110 1.5 9-12 1,307
School Reviews
| 5 i am in my 6th year and this school is very welcoming. i am enjoying it so much! - Posted by Student/Alumni - natalie |
| 5 This is by far the best school in Kentucky. It is 2015 and I'am going to be in my last year at this school and I am truly going to miss all the wonderful teachers next year when I go to the high school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Chels |
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