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Russell County Middle School

2258 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642

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Russell County Middle School serves 693 students in grades 6-8.

Russell County Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 693 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Russell County Middle School's student population of 693 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

693 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Russell County Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Russell County Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#409 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Russell County Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

29%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Russell 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

47%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Russell County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Russell County Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

n/a

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Russell County Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

84%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Russell County Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.28

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Russell County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

67%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Russell County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Russell County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Russell County Middle School often compared to?

Russell County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adair County Middle School, Green County Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Russell County Middle School?

693 students attend Russell County Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Russell County Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell County Middle School?

Russell County Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Russell County Middle School offer ?

Russell County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Russell County Middle School part of?

Russell County Middle School is part of Russell County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 693 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education