Rockcastle County Middle School

945 W Main St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Rockcastle County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rockcastle County Middle School's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Rockcastle County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockcastle County Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#681 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rockcastle County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Rockcastle County Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
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11%
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White
95%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Rockcastle County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rockcastle County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rockcastle County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rockcastle County Middle School's ranking?
Rockcastle County Middle School is ranked #681 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Rockcastle County Middle School?
623 students attend Rockcastle County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rockcastle County Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockcastle County Middle School?
Rockcastle County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rockcastle County Middle School offer ?
Rockcastle County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockcastle County Middle School part of?
Rockcastle County Middle School is part of Rockcastle County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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