Ballyshannon Middle School

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Ballyshannon Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Union, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 633 students. It is part of the Boone County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 159 school districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ballyshannon Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Kentucky, with a current ranking of 33 out of 324 middle schools in the state and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

Ballyshannon Middle School consistently outperforms the Boone County and Kentucky state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ballyshannon's 6th-grade students achieved 62% proficiency in mathematics, compared to 55% for Boone County and 42% for the state. The school also has particularly strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as ranking 4th out of 80 Kentucky middle schools for African American students and 11th out of 123 for Hispanic students in mathematics proficiency.

Ballyshannon Middle School's sustained high performance, focus on equity and inclusion, and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15 to 16 students per teacher contribute to its reputation as a standout institution in the region. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas, such as the achievement of students with disabilities and low socioeconomic status, where the school could potentially focus on improvement. By continuing to build on its strengths and addressing these areas, Ballyshannon Middle School can maintain its position as a leader in providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7515 Shamrock Avenue
       Union, KY  41091


(859) 905-2620

District: Boone County

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  633

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.1% Help


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Compare Details Ballyshannon Middle School ranks better than 89.8% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.06. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ballyshannon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ballyshannon Middle School 33rd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Ballyshannon Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Boone County:

SchoolDigger ranks Boone County 31st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ballyshannon Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ballyshannon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.13 36th 335 89.3%
2021 73.72 40th 282 85.8%
2022 76.53 47th 320 85.3%
2023 82.49 35th 327 89.3%
2024 83.06 33rd 324 89.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ballyshannon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.76 13th 87 85.1%
2022 46.04 58th 98 40.8%
2023 52.53 40th 95 57.9%
2024 79.80 9th 99 90.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ballyshannon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.23 32nd 294 89.1%
2023 32.68 83rd 124 33.1%
2024 42.58 59th 130 54.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ballyshannon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.84 157th 303 48.2%
2021 60.61 59th 224 73.7%
2022 58.87 93rd 310 70.0%
2023 65.80 79th 309 74.4%
2024 57.66 108th 311 65.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ballyshannon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.05 45th 299 84.9%
2021 71.35 35th 233 85.0%
2022 74.57 44th 299 85.3%
2023 77.27 39th 295 86.8%
2024 75.27 46th 300 84.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ballyshannon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.66 195th 226 13.7%
2022 26.15 92nd 111 17.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ballyshannon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.20 34th 303 88.8%
2021 67.95 45th 222 79.7%
2022 73.32 55th 304 81.9%
2023 83.25 27th 307 91.2%
2024 86.92 17th 304 94.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Ballyshannon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.68 18th 96 81.3%
2024 89.32 4th 80 95.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ballyshannon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.19 2nd 120 98.3%
2022 66.99 33rd 120 72.5%
2023 57.22 43rd 119 63.9%
2024 80.85 11th 123 91.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ballyshannon Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.19 46th 266 82.7%
2021 65.32 49th 213 77.0%
2022 74.10 52nd 314 83.4%
2023 81.86 36th 320 88.8%
2024 80.93 40th 316 87.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ballyshannon Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 478 21 10 29 1 1 35 0 575
2020 572 23 12 26 0 0 33 0 666
2021 570 20 11 27 0 1 27 0 656
2022 579 18 13 29 0 1 25 0 665
2023 534 20 7 35 0 3 34 0 633

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ballyshannon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 575 35.0 16.4 21.9
2020 666 40.0 16.6 21
2021 656 42.5 15.4 29.9
2022 665 41.5 16.0 23.5
2023 633 42.0 15.0 28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ballyshannon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 575 35.0 16.4 21.9
2020 666 40.0 16.6 21
2021 656 42.5 15.4 29.9
2022 665 41.5 16.0 23.5
2023 633 42.0 15.0 28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ballyshannon Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $89 (0.9%) $74 (0.7%) $163 (1.7%) $7,819 (79.2%) $1,888 (19.1%) $9,707 (98.3%) $9,870
2020 $390 (3.6%) $207 (1.9%) $597 (5.6%) $8,893 (82.9%) $1,231 (11.5%) $10,124 (94.4%) $10,722
2021 $506 (4.6%) $364 (3.3%) $870 (7.9%) $9,073 (82.8%) $1,012 (9.2%) $10,086 (92.1%) $10,956
2022 $710 (6.9%) $625 (6.1%) $1,335 (12.9%) $8,207 (79.6%) $772 (7.5%) $8,979 (87.1%) $10,314

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ballyshannon Middle School

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Rankings

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Ranks 36th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 35th of 327 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students575633
 10.1%
African American2120
 4.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic2935
 20.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White478534
 11.7%
Two or More Races3534
 2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.9%28.1%
 6.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 633 students attended Ballyshannon Middle School.

Students at Ballyshannon Middle School are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Ballyshannon Middle School ranks 33rd of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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