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East Hardin Middle School vs. Talton K Stone Middle School

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School Overview

School
East Hardin Middle School
810 New Glendale Rd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Talton K Stone Middle School
323 Morningside Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 782 students in grades 6-8, East Hardin Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 28% (majority Black).
Serving 524 students in grades 6-8, Talton K Stone Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
782 students
524 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Hardin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Talton K Stone Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Hardin Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Talton K Stone Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Hardin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Talton K Stone Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Hardin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hardin County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Talton K Stone Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#372 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
#632 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Hardin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Talton K Stone Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in KY)
37%
(Top 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Hardin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Talton K Stone Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Hardin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Talton K Stone Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Top 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Hardin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Talton K Stone Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Hardin Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Talton K Stone Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
244
168
Grade 7 Students
267
183
Grade 8 Students
271
173

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Hardin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Talton K Stone Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Hardin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Talton K Stone Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Hardin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Talton K Stone Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
85%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Hardin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Talton K Stone Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Hardin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hardin County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Talton K Stone Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Hardin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Talton K Stone Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Hardin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Talton K Stone Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Hardin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hardin County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Talton K Stone Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elizabethtown Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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