Farristown Middle School
Tel:
(859)387-8600
- Farristown Middle School serves 479 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 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 2016-17 school year.
- Farristown Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 24%.
Top Placements
Farristown Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Farristown Middle School's student population of 479 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 479 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Farristown Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,258 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Farristown Middle School is 0.12, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #207 out of 1258 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 94% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Farristown Middle School is Madison County Day Treatment (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kit Carson Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Richmond Kit Carson Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 594 students
0.3 miles
450 Tates Creek Rd
Richmond, KY 40475
(859)625-6103 0.3 1-5 594 - Richmond White Hall Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 566 students
0.7 miles
2166 Lexington Rd
Richmond, KY 40475
(859)625-6134 0.7 1-5 566 - Richmond Madison County Day Treatment Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 18 students
1.3 miles
300 Bellevue Dr
Richmond, KY 40475
(859)625-6161 1.3 6-12 18 - Richmond B. Michael Caudill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 641 students
1.5 miles
1428 Robert R. Martin Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475
(859)625-6172 1.5 6-8 641 - Richmond Daniel Boone Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 487 students
1.8 miles
710 N 2nd St
Richmond, KY 40475
(859)625-6070 1.8 1-5 487
School Reviews
| 5 The very best school in Madison County!!! - Posted by Teacher - Jenny |
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