Serving 526 students in grades 6-8, Talton K Stone Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Talton K Stone Middle School's attendance zone is located in Elizabethtown, KY, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. This zone encompasses the entire school district and is typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Talton K Stone Middle School's student population of 526 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Talton K Stone Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talton K Stone Middle School is 0.58, which is more 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
#632 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
62%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talton K Stone Middle School's ranking?
Talton K Stone Middle School is ranked #632 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Talton K Stone Middle School often compared to?
Talton K Stone Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Hardin Middle School, West Hardin Middle School, Bluegrass Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Talton K Stone Middle School?
526 students attend Talton K Stone Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Talton K Stone Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talton K Stone Middle School?
Talton K Stone Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Talton K Stone Middle School offer ?
Talton K Stone Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Talton K Stone Middle School part of?
Talton K Stone Middle School is part of Elizabethtown Independent School District.
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