Southern Middle School
Tel:
(859) 381-3582
- Southern Middle School serves 801 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Southern 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 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Southern Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Southern Middle School's student population of 801 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 801 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Southern Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Southern Middle School is 0.58, which is more 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 | #539 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 22% | 10% |
| White | 60% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayette County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southern Middle School is Tates Creek High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tates Creek Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southern Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Southern Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 552 students
0.1 miles
340 Wilson Downing Rd
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3589 0.1 PK-5 552 - Lexington Lansdowne Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 607 students
0.8 miles
336 Redding Rd
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3500 0.8 K-5 607 - Lexington Millcreek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 549 students
1.2 miles
1212 Reva Ridge Way
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3527 1.2 PK-5 549 - Lexington Veterans Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 791 students
1.3 miles
4351 Clearwater Way
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 381-3161 1.3 K-5 791 - Lexington Tates Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 669 students
1.4 miles
1113 Centre Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3606 1.4 PK-5 669
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