Whitesburg Middle School
Tel:
(606)633-2761
- Whitesburg Middle School serves 213 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (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 74% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Whitesburg Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
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Whitesburg Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Whitesburg Middle School's student population of 213 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 213 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Whitesburg Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,258 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Whitesburg Middle School is 0.00, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #146 out of 1258 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 100% | 76% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Letcher County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Whitesburg Middle School is Letcher County Alternative Education Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cowan Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Whitesburg Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Whitesburg West Whitesburg Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 467 students
0.0 miles
330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606)633-9538 0.0 PK-5 467 - Whitesburg Letcher County Alternative Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 1 students
0.4 miles
185 Circle Dr, Ste A
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606)633-5559 0.4 9-12 1 - Whitesburg Letcher County Area Technology Center Vocational School
Grades: 12 | 1 students
1.6 miles
515 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606)633-5053 1.6 12 1 - Whitesburg Cowan Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 347 students
1.8 miles
3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606)633-7195 1.8 K-8 347 - Whitesburg Letcher County Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 846 students
2.4 miles
435 Cougar Dr
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606)633-2339 2.4 9-12 846
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