James E Bazzell Middle School
Tel:
(270)622-7140
- James E Bazzell Middle School serves 435 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (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 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- James E Bazzell Middle School's student population of 435 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James E Bazzell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James E Bazzell Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. 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 | #413 out of 1,251 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 94% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Allen County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James E Bazzell Middle School is Allen County-scottsville High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Westmoreland Middle School (11.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Allen County Primary Center (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsville Allen County Career And Technical Center Vocational School
0.3 miles
1585 Bowling Green Road
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270)622-4711 0.3 n/a n/a - Scottsville Allen County Primary Center Grades: PK-3 | 1016 students
0.3 miles
721 New Gallatin Rd
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270)618-7200 0.3 PK-3 1016 - Scottsville Allen County Intermediate Center Grades: 4-6 | 699 students
0.4 miles
720 Oliver St
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270)618-8200 0.4 4-6 699 - Scottsville Allen County-scottsville High School Grades: 9-12 | 917 students
1.2 miles
1545 Bowling Green Rd
Scottsville, KY 42164
(270)622-4119 1.2 9-12 917 - Westmoreland Westmoreland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
11.6 miles
4178 Hawkins Dr
Westmoreland, TN 37186
(615)644-2340 11.6 PK-5 502
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