Summary:
Radcliff, Kentucky is home to a single middle school, North Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state and Hardin County district averages, ranking in the bottom half of all middle schools in Kentucky with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years.
North Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, Reading, and Writing falling well below state and district levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 20% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 41% statewide and 34% in the Hardin County district. The school's low performance has been consistent across multiple grade levels and subject areas over the past two school years.
Additionally, North Middle School faces challenges with dropout rates and chronic absenteeism. The school had a 1.1% dropout rate and a 25.0% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2024-2025 school year, both of which are concerning metrics. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 67.25% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly lower, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes for the students.
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