James E Bazzell Middle School

201 New Gallatin Rd
Scottsville, KY 42164
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 462 students in grades 7-8, James E Bazzell Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

James E Bazzell Middle School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat 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
462 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

James E Bazzell Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James E Bazzell Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#328 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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33%
30%
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49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
89%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 is ranked #328 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
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?
462 students attend James E Bazzell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of James E Bazzell Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% 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 17:1, 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 (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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