Serving 741 students in grades 6-8, Hopkinsville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hopkinsville Middle School serves the southern part of Hopkinsville, KY, covering an attendance area of approximately 287.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically face a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hopkinsville Middle School's student population of 741 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
741 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hopkinsville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopkinsville Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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
#929 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
32%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
44%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopkinsville Middle School's ranking?
Hopkinsville Middle School is ranked #929 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hopkinsville Middle School?
741 students attend Hopkinsville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hopkinsville Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hopkinsville Middle School?
Hopkinsville Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hopkinsville Middle School offer ?
Hopkinsville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hopkinsville Middle School part of?
Hopkinsville Middle School is part of Christian County School District.
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