Serving 690 students in grades 6-8, Spencer County Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spencer County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Taylorsville, KY, encompassing approximately 191.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spencer County Middle School's student population of 690 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spencer County Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer County Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencer County Middle School's ranking?
Spencer County Middle School is ranked #573 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Spencer County Middle School often compared to?
Spencer County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spencer County Elementary School, Spencer County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Spencer County Middle School?
690 students attend Spencer County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Spencer County Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencer County Middle School?
Spencer County Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spencer County Middle School offer ?
Spencer County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spencer County Middle School part of?
Spencer County Middle School is part of Spencer County School District.
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