Serving 474 students in grades 6-8, Mt. Washington 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 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MT Washington Middle School serves the northeast part of its school district in Mount Washington, KY, covering an area of approximately 24.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Washington Middle School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mt. Washington 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 Mt. Washington Middle School is 0.27, 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
#783 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
85%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Washington Middle School's ranking?
Mt. Washington Middle School is ranked #783 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mt. Washington Middle School often compared to?
Mt. Washington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mt. Washington Middle School?
474 students attend Mt. Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mt. Washington Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Washington Middle School?
Mt. Washington Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt. Washington Middle School offer ?
Mt. Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt. Washington Middle School part of?
Mt. Washington Middle School is part of Bullitt County School District.
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