Middle Schools in Berea Independent

The Berea Independent school district in Kentucky has only one middle school, Berea Community Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 210 students. While the school is ranked 173 out of 320 Kentucky middle schools and has a 2-star rating, it performs better than the state average in some key metrics, such as a lower dropout rate and a lower student-teacher ratio.

Academically, Berea Community Middle School has mixed results compared to state averages. The school's proficiency rates on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) are below state averages in mathematics across all grades, and in reading and science for certain grades. However, the school performs above state averages in reading for 6th grade, social studies for 8th grade, and editing and mechanics for 8th grade. The school's high percentage of students (63.81%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

Despite the school's mixed academic performance, it spends more per student ($20,484) than the state average, indicating that resources are being allocated to support student learning. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.7 to 1 also suggests a focus on providing a supportive environment for students. By analyzing the school's strengths and weaknesses, the district can develop targeted interventions and strategies to enhance student outcomes and support the success of Berea Community Middle School.