Northern Middle School
Tel:
(606) 678-5230
- Northern Middle School serves 872 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Northern Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Northern Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Northern Middle School's student population of 872 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 872 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Northern Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Northern Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #214 out of 1246 schools (Top 20%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 47% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 56% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 10% |
| White | 94% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.40 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pulaski County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 629 students
1.4 miles
107 W University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4713 1.4 K-5 629 - Somerset Pulaski County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,208 student
1.5 miles
511 University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574 1.5 9-12 1,208 - 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 | 546 students
2.2 miles
301 College St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-4721 2.2 9-12 546 - Somerset Hopkins Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 626 students
2.3 miles
210 May St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-8707 2.3 PK-4 626
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about whether or not public school students are prepared to enter into the "real world" upon graduation, and how schools are changing their curriculum to meet changing economic needs.
Many school districts are hiking up the price of school lunches this year. We’ll take a look at some of the reasons for the trend, including the child nutritional bill that President Obama signed into law last year.
There is no denying that being a public school teacher has its challenges, but some are more apparent than others. Keep reading to learn about the top ten challenges facing public school teachers this year.
