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Johnson County Middle School

251 N Mayo Tr
Paintsville, KY 41240

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Johnson County Middle School serves 520 students in grades 7-8.

Johnson County Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower 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 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Johnson County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Johnson County Middle School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

520 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Johnson County Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Johnson County Middle School is 0.06, 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

#479 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25%

30%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

n/a

11%

White

97%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Johnson County 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

67%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Johnson 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 Johnson County Middle School's ranking?

Johnson County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

25% 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 Johnson County Middle School?

520 students attend Johnson County Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Johnson County Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson County Middle School?

Johnson County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Johnson County Middle School offer ?

Johnson County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Johnson County Middle School part of?

Johnson County Middle School is part of Johnson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education