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Whitesburg Middle School

366 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858

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Whitesburg Middle School serves 186 students in grades 6-8.

Whitesburg Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 186 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whitesburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Whitesburg Middle School's student population of 186 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

186 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Whitesburg Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Whitesburg Middle School is 0.06, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#133 out of 1263 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Whitesburg Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

30-34%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitesburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

45-49%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitesburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Whitesburg Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

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Black

n/a

11%

White

97%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Whitesburg Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Whitesburg Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

67%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitesburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Letcher County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitesburg Middle School's ranking?

Whitesburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Whitesburg Middle School?

186 students attend Whitesburg Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Whitesburg Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitesburg Middle School?

Whitesburg Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Whitesburg Middle School offer ?

Whitesburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Whitesburg Middle School part of?

Whitesburg Middle School is part of Letcher County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 186 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education