Middle Schools in Paris Independent

The Paris Independent school district in Kentucky has only one middle school, Paris Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 153 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its performance consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Kentucky middle schools, with proficiency rates well below state averages across all subject areas.

Paris Middle School's 2024-2025 dropout rate of 1.1% is slightly below the state average, but its chronic absenteeism rate of 25% is significantly higher. Only 19% of 8th graders were proficient in math, compared to 40% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 77.78% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $16,153, these challenges have not translated into strong academic outcomes.

Overall, the data suggests that Paris Independent is home to a struggling middle school that is performing well below state averages. Significant improvements will likely be needed to raise the academic achievement and overall quality of education at Paris Middle School.