Middlesboro Independent School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Middlesboro Independent School District, serving 1,205 students. Middlesboro Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Public schools in Middlesboro Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Middlesboro Independent School District are Middlesboro Elementary School, Middlesboro Middle School and Middlesboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 23% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Kentucky public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Middlesboro Independent School District |
| School District Phone Number | (606) 242-8800 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KY) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,534 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,205 Students | 680,978 Students |
| # of Teachers | 82 Teachers | 42,120 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Middlesboro Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 173 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #154 out of 173 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 56% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.40 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 839 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 11 Students | 12,135 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 16 Students | 45,801 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 82 Students | 71,831 Students |
| % Black Students | 7% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 1,019 Students | 523,010 Students |
| % White Students | 85% | 77% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 850 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 72 Students | 26,512 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 90 | 29,493 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 68 | 44,058 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 95 | 50,518 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 70 | 49,479 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 81 | 51,350 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 79 | 52,328 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 78 | 52,669 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 84 | 51,102 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 82 | 50,249 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 87 | 50,293 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 109 | 53,687 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 83 | 50,822 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 109 | 48,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 89 | 45,593 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 1 | 598 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,255 is higher than the state median of $11,630. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,568 is higher than the state median of $11,598. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KY) |
| Total Revenue | $15 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $15 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,255 | $11,630 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,568 | $11,598 |
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Middlesboro Independent School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Middlesboro Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3400 W Cumberland Ave10
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8860
Grades: PK-4 | 483 students
- Middlesboro Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50%4400 Cumberland Ave10
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8880
Grades: 5-8 | 328 students
- Middlesboro High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4404 Cumberland Ave10
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8820
Grades: 9-12 | 359 students
- Cumberland Technical - Southeast Campus Vocational School1300 Chichester Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-2145
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Middlesboro Alternative School Alternative School220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Grades: 7-12 | 35 students
- Southeast Technical Vocational School1305 Chichester Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-2145
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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