Serving 391 students in grades 3-7, Raceland-worthington Middle School ranks in the top 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 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-7
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Worthington Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Russell, KY, encompassing an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 1.4 miles and the furthest edge located 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raceland-worthington Middle School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
School Rankings
Raceland-worthington Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raceland-worthington Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
10%
White
96%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raceland-worthington Middle School's ranking?
Raceland-worthington Middle School is ranked #435 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Raceland-worthington Middle School often compared to?
Raceland-worthington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wurtland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Raceland-worthington Middle School?
391 students attend Raceland-worthington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Raceland-worthington Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raceland-worthington Middle School?
Raceland-worthington Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Raceland-worthington Middle School offer ?
Raceland-worthington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 3-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Raceland-worthington Middle School part of?
Raceland-worthington Middle School is part of Raceland-Worthington Independent School District.
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