Serving 69 students in grades 11-12, Opportunity Middle College ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Opportunity Middle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Opportunity Middle College's student population of 69 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Opportunity Middle College is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
28%
8%
Black
26%
11%
White
35%
74%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opportunity Middle College?
The graduation rate of Opportunity Middle College is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Opportunity Middle College?
69 students attend Opportunity Middle College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Opportunity Middle College students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opportunity Middle College?
Opportunity Middle College has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Opportunity Middle College offer ?
Opportunity Middle College offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Opportunity Middle College part of?
Opportunity Middle College is part of Fayette County School District.
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