Serving 1,006 students in grades 6-8, Gray Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (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 19% 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: 1,006 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Gray Middle School serves the southern part of Union, KY, encompassing an area of approximately 88.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gray Middle School's student population of 1,006 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,006 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Average Class Size
27 students
School Rankings
Gray 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 Gray Middle School is 0.34, 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
#66 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Gray Middle School's ranking?
Gray Middle School is ranked #66 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Gray Middle School often compared to?
Gray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ockerman Middle School, Conner Middle School, Camp Ernst Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% 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 Gray Middle School?
1,006 students attend Gray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Gray Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% 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 17:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gray Middle School part of?
Gray Middle School is part of Boone County School District.
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