Serving 290 students in grades 7-8, Lewis County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis County Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Vanceburg, KY, covering approximately 495.4 square miles and typically requiring a 20 to 30-minute drive for students from the furthest edges, which are about 19.3 miles away. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is around 14.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis County Middle School's student population of 290 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
To Build a Community of Lifetime Learners
School Rankings
Lewis County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis County Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
White
97%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis County Middle School's ranking?
Lewis County Middle School is ranked #657 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Lewis County Middle School?
290 students attend Lewis County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lewis County Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis County Middle School?
Lewis County Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lewis County Middle School offer ?
Lewis County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lewis County Middle School part of?
Lewis County Middle School is part of Lewis County School District.
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