Serving 257 students in grades 6-8, Saint Charles Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Saint Charles Middle School?
257 students attend Saint Charles Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Saint Charles Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Charles Middle School?
Saint Charles Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Saint Charles Middle School offer ?
Saint Charles Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Saint Charles Middle School part of?
Saint Charles Middle School is part of Marion County School District.
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