Russell County Middle School
Tel:
(270) 866-2224
- Russell County Middle School serves 654 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Russell County Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Russell County Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Russell County Middle School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 654 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Russell County Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Russell County Middle School is 0.20, which is less 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 | #265 out of 1246 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 10% |
| White | 89% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Russell County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Russell County Middle School is Russell County High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Adair Learning Academy (13.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Russell Springs Elementary School (3.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Russell Springs Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center Vocational School
0.0 miles
2330 Highway 127 South
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6175 0.0 n/a n/a - Russell Springs Russell County High School Grades: 9-12 | 876 students
0.1 miles
2166 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3341 0.1 9-12 876 - Russell Springs Russell Springs Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 650 students
3.3 miles
1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587 3.3 K-5 650 - Jamestown Jamestown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
3.6 miles
342 S. Main Street
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270) 343-3966 3.6 PK-5 502 - Russell Springs Salem Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
5.5 miles
1409 S Hwy 76
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197 5.5 PK-5 426
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