Northern Middle School
Tel:
(606)678-5230
- Northern Middle School serves 893 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Northern Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Northern Middle School's student population of 893 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 893 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northern Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northern Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #417 out of 1,251 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 95% | 77% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pulaski County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northern Middle School is Pulaski County High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Meece Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pulaski Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Somerset Pulaski Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 630 students
1.4 miles
107 W University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606)678-4713 1.4 K-5 630 - Somerset Pulaski County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1206 students
1.5 miles
511 University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606)679-1574 1.5 9-12 1206 - Somerset Pulaski County Area Technology Center Vocational School
1.6 miles
3865 S Hwy 27, Suite 101
Somerset, KY 42501
(606)678-2998 1.6 n/a n/a - Somerset Somerset High School Grades: 9-12 | 506 students
2.2 miles
301 College St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606)678-4721 2.2 9-12 506 - Somerset Hopkins Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 647 students
2.3 miles
210 May St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606)678-8707 2.3 PK-4 647
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