Heath Middle School
Tel:
(270)538-4070
- Heath Middle School serves 495 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (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 73% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) 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 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Heath Middle School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 495 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heath Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heath Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #114 out of 1,251 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 4% | 11% |
| White | 88% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | McCracken County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heath Middle School is Mccracken County High School (5.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mccracken Regional School (7.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Heath Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Paducah Heath Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 453 students
0.0 miles
4365 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270)538-4060 0.0 PK-5 453 - Paducah Concord Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 581 students
5.6 miles
5184 Hinkleville Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(270)538-4050 5.6 K-5 581 - Paducah Mccracken County High School Grades: 9-12 | 2026 students
5.7 miles
6601 Us Hwy 60
Paducah, KY 42001
(270)538-4000 5.7 9-12 2026 - Metropolis Metropolis Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 607 students
6.8 miles
1015 Filmore St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618)524-4821 6.8 PK-6 607 - Paducah West Ky Technical College Vocational School
7.2 miles
5200 Alben Barkley Dr
Paducah, KY 42002
(270)554-4991 7.2 n/a n/a
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