Washington County Middle School serves 189 students in grades 6-8.
Washington County Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Washington County Middle School's student population of 189 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Washington County Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Washington County Middle School is 0.42, which is less 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
#374 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
13%
8%

Black
7%
11%

White
75%
75%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Washington County Middle School's ranking?
Washington County Middle School is ranked #374 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Washington County Middle School?
189 students attend Washington County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Washington County Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington County Middle School?
Washington County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington County Middle School offer ?
Washington County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington County Middle School part of?
Washington County Middle School is part of Washington County School District.
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