Twenhofel Middle School
Tel:
(859)356-5559
- Twenhofel Middle School serves 788 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Twenhofel Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Twenhofel Middle School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 788 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Twenhofel Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Twenhofel Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #325 out of 1,251 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 95% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Twenhofel Middle School is Simon Kenton High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Summit View Academy (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is White's Tower Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Independence White's Tower Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 562 students
0.8 miles
2977 Harris Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859)356-9668 0.8 PK-5 562 - Independence Kenton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 656 students
1.1 miles
11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859)356-3781 1.1 PK-5 656 - Independence Simon Kenton High School Grades: 9-12 | 1772 students
1.2 miles
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859)960-0100 1.2 9-12 1772 - Independence Summit View Academy Grades: PK-8 | 1455 students
3.2 miles
5002 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859)363-4700 3.2 PK-8 1455 - Latonia Ryland Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 520 students
4.2 miles
3845 Stewart Dr
Latonia, KY 41015
(859)356-9270 4.2 PK-5 520
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