Summary:
There is only one middle school located in Estill County, Kentucky - Estill County Middle School. This school has consistently performed below average, ranking in the bottom quarter of Kentucky middle schools and maintaining a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years.
Estill County Middle School struggles academically, with proficiency rates below the state average across multiple subject areas and grade levels. Math proficiency ranges from 31-43% proficient or better, while reading proficiency is mixed, with 6th and 7th grade close to the state average but 8th grade significantly below at 31% proficient or better. The school also underperforms the state in science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics.
Despite higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17:1, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with 67.08% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These demographic and resource factors suggest that the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes, and addressing the root causes of its persistent low performance may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements.
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