Tichenor Middle School serves 577 students in grades 6-8.
Tichenor Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tichenor Middle School's student population of 577 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tichenor Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tichenor Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#811 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
9%
11%
White
66%
75%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tichenor Middle School's ranking?
Tichenor Middle School is ranked #811 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Tichenor Middle School?
577 students attend Tichenor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Tichenor Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tichenor Middle School?
Tichenor Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tichenor Middle School offer ?
Tichenor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tichenor Middle School part of?
Tichenor Middle School is part of Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I would like to say that this is a great school mostly b/c the teacher really care about the students an really put foward there best to help mode each child as there own the sytem really hepled me become the person iam today coming from the project's in the newport , covington area out to the erlanger was really an eye opener to me life is diffrent when u have lots of folks wanting you to do good an that makes you as a student to push your self to be the best person you can be so i proudly say thanks to all my passed teacher's specail thanks to mrs riffle she was great to me from day 1
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