Middle Schools in Pendleton County

Pendleton County, Kentucky has only one middle school, Phillip Sharp Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools over the past few years and earning a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Phillip Sharp Middle School struggles with low proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Social Studies, significantly lagging behind state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 32% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41%. The school's performance in Reading is slightly better, but still lags behind the state, with only 46% of 6th graders proficient or better compared to the state's 52%. This persistent underperformance suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific learning needs of the school's students.

The school serves a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families, with 62.92% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact academic performance. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student of $18,874 for the 2023-2024 school year, the school's academic outcomes remain below state benchmarks, indicating potential issues with the effective allocation and utilization of resources.