Summary:
There is only one middle school located in Powell County, Kentucky - Powell County Middle School. The school serves grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 435 students.
Powell County Middle School is a low-performing school, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of middle schools statewide and receiving the lowest possible 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 21% of 6th graders were proficient in math compared to the 41% state average, and just 20% of 8th graders were proficient in reading compared to the 42% state average.
Despite the challenges, Powell County Middle School is spending a relatively high amount per student ($13,360) and maintaining a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 16.4 to 1. However, the school faces high rates of chronic absenteeism (25.0%) and a relatively high dropout rate (1.1%). Additionally, the school serves a high-need population, with nearly 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
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