Serving 463 students in grades 6-8, Farristown Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Farristown Middle School serves the southern part of Berea, KY, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 129.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farristown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Farristown Middle School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Farristown Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farristown 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
#103 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-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 Farristown Middle School's ranking?
Farristown Middle School is ranked #103 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Farristown Middle School often compared to?
Farristown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark Moores Middle School, B. Michael Caudill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Farristown Middle School?
463 students attend Farristown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Farristown Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farristown Middle School?
Farristown Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farristown Middle School offer ?
Farristown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Farristown Middle School part of?
Farristown Middle School is part of Madison County School District.
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