Middle Schools in Meade County

The middle schools located in Meade County, Kentucky include three institutions: Stuart Pepper Middle School, David T. Wilson Elementary, and Flaherty Elementary School. These schools serve students in grades 4-8 and provide a range of educational opportunities within the county.

Among the three schools, David T. Wilson Elementary stands out as the top performer, with consistently higher test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to the other schools and the county/state averages. For example, in 4th grade mathematics, 59% of students were proficient or better, compared to the county average of 50% and the state average of 42%. The school also excels in reading, with 66% of 6th graders proficient or better, surpassing the county average of 58% and the state average of 48%.

While Flaherty Elementary School has lower test scores compared to David T. Wilson Elementary, it stands out for having the highest spending per student at $14,742, significantly higher than the other schools. This higher spending may contribute to the school's relatively lower student-teacher ratio of 18:1, compared to 20.9:1 at Stuart Pepper Middle School and 18.1:1 at David T. Wilson Elementary. However, the relationship between spending and test scores is not straightforward, as Flaherty Elementary School's lower academic performance suggests that other factors, such as teaching quality and curriculum, may play a more significant role in student outcomes.