Wayne County Middle School
Tel:
(606) 348-6691
Wayne County Middle School serves 728 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wayne County Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
Wayne County Middle School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 728 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wayne County Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wayne County Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #573 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 10% |
| White | 91% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayne County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wayne County Middle School is Wayne County High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bell Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monticello Wayne County Area Technology Center Vocational School
0.1 miles
150 Cardinal Way
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424 0.1 n/a n/a - Monticello Bell Elementary School Grades: 1-2 | 402 students
0.2 miles
278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150 0.2 1-2 402 - Monticello Wayne County High School Grades: 9-12 | 959 students
0.2 miles
2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575 0.2 9-12 959 - Monticello Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 30 students
0.6 miles
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482 0.6 8-12 30 - Monticello Monticello Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 688 students
0.7 miles
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900 0.7 3-5 688
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