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Gray Middle School

10400 Us 42
Union, KY 41091

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (859) 384-5333

www.gms.boone.k12.ky.us

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Gray Middle School serves 1,024 students in grades 6-8.

Gray Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,024 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Gray Middle School's student population of 1,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,024 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Gray Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Gray Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#45 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Gray Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gray Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gray Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gray Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

85%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Gray Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.27

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Gray Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

23%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gray Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Boone County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gray Middle School's ranking?

Gray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are Gray Middle School often compared to?

Gray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ockerman Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Gray Middle School?

1,024 students attend Gray Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Gray Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray Middle School?

Gray Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Gray Middle School offer ?

Gray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Gray Middle School part of?

Gray Middle School is part of Boone County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,024 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education