Russell County Middle School
Tel:
(270)866-2224
- Russell County Middle School serves 632 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Russell County Middle School's student population of 632 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 632 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Russell County Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Russell County Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #508 out of 1,251 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 92% | 77% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Russell County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- 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 | 857 students
0.1 miles
2166 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270)866-3341 0.1 9-12 857 - Russell Springs Russell Springs Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 698 students
3.3 miles
1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270)866-3587 3.3 K-5 698 - Jamestown Jamestown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
3.6 miles
342 S. Main Street
Jamestown, KY 42629
(270)343-3966 3.6 PK-5 523 - Russell Springs Salem Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 364 students
5.5 miles
1409 S Hwy 76
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270)866-6197 5.5 PK-5 364
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