Model Laboratory Middle School (Closed 2020)

521 Lancaster Ave, Eastern Ken
Richmond, KY 40475
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 190 students in grades 6-8, Model Laboratory Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(18-19)
55-59%
46%
(18-19)
75-79%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
88%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Model Laboratory Middle School?
190 students attend Model Laboratory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Model Laboratory Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Model Laboratory Middle School offer ?
Model Laboratory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Model Laboratory Middle School part of?
Model Laboratory Middle School is part of Madison County School District.

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