Owensboro Middle School South
Tel:
(270) 686-1128
Owensboro Middle School South serves 753 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Owensboro Middle School South placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Owensboro Middle School South places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Owensboro Middle School South's student population of 753 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 753 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Owensboro Middle School South is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Owensboro Middle School South is 0.60, which is more 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 | #827 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 15% | 10% |
| White | 60% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Owensboro Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Owensboro Middle School South is Owensboro Innovation Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Owensboro Middle School North (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Owensboro Owensboro Innovation Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.1 miles
1010 Allen Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1000 0.1 9-12 n/a - Owensboro Owensboro Middle School North Grades: 5-8 | 715 students
0.1 miles
1300 Booth Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1130 0.1 5-8 715 - Owensboro Sutton Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 403 students
0.4 miles
2060 Lewis Ln
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1140 0.4 K-4 403 - Owensboro Newton Parrish Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 425 students
0.7 miles
510 Byers Ave
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-1100 0.7 K-4 425 - Owensboro Tamarack Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
0.8 miles
1733 Tamarack Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7550 0.8 PK-5 536
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