Serving 633 students in grades 6-8, Mccreary 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 29% (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 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McCreary County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Stearns, KY, encompassing approximately 431 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge located 19 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccreary County Middle School's student population of 633 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
633 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccreary 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 Mccreary County Middle School is 0.10, 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
#808 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
White
95%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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 Mccreary County Middle School's ranking?
Mccreary County Middle School is ranked #808 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mccreary County Middle School often compared to?
Mccreary County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsburg City School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% 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 Mccreary County Middle School?
633 students attend Mccreary County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mccreary County Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccreary County Middle School?
Mccreary County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mccreary County Middle School offer ?
Mccreary County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mccreary County Middle School part of?
Mccreary County Middle School is part of Mccreary County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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