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James E Bazzell Middle School

201 New Gallatin Rd
Scottsville, KY 42164

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Tel: (270) 622-7140

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James E Bazzell Middle School serves 485 students in grades 7-8.

James E Bazzell Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (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 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 485 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James E Bazzell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

James E Bazzell Middle School's student population of 485 students has grown by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

485 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

James E Bazzell Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of James E Bazzell Middle School is 0.17, 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

#382 out of 1263 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of James E Bazzell Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

33%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James E Bazzell 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)

(20-21)

49%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James E Bazzell 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

18:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of James E Bazzell 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

91%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in James E Bazzell 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

0.17

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of James E Bazzell 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

55%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Allen 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 James E Bazzell Middle School's ranking?

James E Bazzell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend James E Bazzell Middle School?

485 students attend James E Bazzell Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of James E Bazzell Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of James E Bazzell Middle School?

James E Bazzell Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does James E Bazzell Middle School offer ?

James E Bazzell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is James E Bazzell Middle School part of?

James E Bazzell Middle School is part of Allen County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 485 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education