Serving 565 students in grades 6-8, Mason 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 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mason County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Maysville, KY, encompassing approximately 246.4 square miles. Families typically live about 15-20 minutes away from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 12.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mason County Middle School's student population of 565 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
565 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mason 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 Mason County Middle School is 0.43, 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
#814 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
74%
71%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason County Middle School's ranking?
Mason County Middle School is ranked #814 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mason County Middle School?
565 students attend Mason County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mason County Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mason County Middle School?
Mason County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mason County Middle School offer ?
Mason County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mason County Middle School part of?
Mason County Middle School is part of Mason County School District.
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