James T Alton Middle School
Tel:
(270) 877-2135
James T Alton Middle School serves 654 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
James T Alton 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 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
James T Alton Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
James T Alton Middle School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 654 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
James T Alton Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of James T Alton Middle School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #489 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 47% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 56% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 16% | 10% |
| White | 63% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.40 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hardin County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to James T Alton Middle School is North Hardin High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Middle School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Vine Grove Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vine Grove Vine Grove Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 496 students
0.2 miles
309 First St
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-5410 0.2 1-5 496 - Radcliff Meadow View Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 500 students
2.4 miles
1255 West Vine St
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 352-0500 2.4 1-5 500 - Radcliff North Hardin High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,581 student
2.6 miles
801 S Logsdon Parkway
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-3167 2.6 9-12 1,581 - Radcliff North Park Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 631 students
2.6 miles
1080 S. Logsdon Parkway
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-4464 2.6 PK-K 631 - Radcliff Radcliff Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 471 students
2.6 miles
1145 S. Dixie Blvd
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 352-3350 2.6 1-5 471
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
