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Crittenden County Middle School

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Crittenden County Middle School ranks 116 th of 320 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

116^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 320 Kentucky Middle Schools

Better than 64% of Kentucky middle schools

Summary

Crittenden County Middle School is a public middle school located in Marion, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 286 students. The school is part of the Crittenden County School District, which is ranked 61 out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crittenden County Middle School has shown a mixed academic performance over the years. While the school has achieved higher proficiency rates than the state average in several subjects, such as 8th grade Mathematics, Reading, and Editing and Mechanics, it has also struggled in other areas, particularly in Science and Social Studies. The school's overall academic ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 77th to 190th out of Kentucky's middle schools in recent years. Interestingly, when compared to nearby middle schools like Livingston County Middle School, Caldwell County Middle School, and Lyon County Middle School, Crittenden County Middle School generally performs better in academic areas like Mathematics and Reading, but the nearby schools, particularly Lyon County Middle School, have shown stronger overall academic performance and higher rankings within the state.

Crittenden County Middle School has also faced some operational challenges, including relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.4% to 28% in recent years, and dropout rates as high as 1.3% in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's student-teacher ratio has varied, from 13.8 to 15.6 students per teacher, and it has a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 54.2% to 61.59% in recent years. These factors may contribute to the school's academic performance and overall ranking, and addressing these challenges could help Crittenden County Middle School improve its ability to serve its student population.

277

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,509

Per pupil spending ?

60.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

519 West Gum St
Marion, KY 42064

(270) 965-5221

District: Crittenden County

Students who attend Crittenden County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Crittenden County High School

Feeder schools for Crittenden County Middle School:

Elementary:

Crittenden County Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 52nd percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kentucky average (49% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Kentucky median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Kentucky avg43%

116^th of 320

Kentucky public middle schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 48% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

61^st of 157Crittenden County among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	60.1	116 of 320	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	77 of 324	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	66.2	85 of 327	74.0%	★★★★☆
2022	47.8	152 of 320	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.1	190 of 282	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.6	233 of 335	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.5	239 of 322	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	37.8	216 of 330	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	38.5	220 of 331	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	50.0	163 of 337	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.7	131 of 335	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.5	193 of 335	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.5	115 of 319	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	38.7	202 of 304	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	41.1	192 of 299	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.3	120 of 289	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.7	110 of 287	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.3	71 of 284	75.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2018	36.2	125 of 219	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	53.9	124 of 298	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.9	87 of 300	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	56.2	110 of 295	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.5	132 of 299	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.8	148 of 233	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.1	211 of 299	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.3	205 of 290	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	50.2	22 of 58	62.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	62.9	97 of 314	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.7	55 of 311	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	65.7	80 of 309	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	53.8	116 of 310	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.4	157 of 224	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.8	207 of 303	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	21.6	252 of 285	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	64.1	93 of 303	69.3%	★★★★☆
2024	71.0	68 of 304	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	68.4	66 of 307	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	45.2	154 of 304	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.2	150 of 222	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.6	222 of 303	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.7	233 of 293	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	39.3	64 of 130	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.1	212 of 294	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	52.1	148 of 314	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.5	92 of 316	70.9%	★★★★☆
2023	60.7	105 of 320	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.5	172 of 314	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.0	178 of 213	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)69th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)69th percentile+5 vs school

Homeless (2019)62nd percentile+32 vs school

Female (2025)58th percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)53rd percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2024)51st percentile-25 vs school

Disabled (2018)43rd percentile+17 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Reading55%+8 vs state

Editing and Mechanics51%~ state avg

Mathematics50%+9 vs state

Writing49%~ state avg

Social Studies38%~ state avg

Science36%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Crittenden County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)			KSA Reading (2025)			KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Crittenden County Middle School	Public	6-8	519 West Gum St	Marion	42064	Crittenden County	Crittenden County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 965-5221	277	20	13.8	60.3%	258 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	60.1	116^th of 320 public middle schools	63.8%		69.9	77^th of 324 public middle schools	76.2%	39	43.0	41.0	66.0	59.0	59.0	48.0	36.0	49.0	38.0	51.0	$16,509	$2,040	$1,219	$3,259	$8,136	$1,968	$10,104
Lyon County Middle School	Public	6-8	111 W. Fairview Avenue	Eddyville	42038	Lyon County	Lyon County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 388-9715	210	13	15.8	46.7%	188 (89.5%)	7 (3.3%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	85.9	28^th of 320 public middle schools	91.3%		88.6	18^th of 324 public middle schools	94.4%	10	75.0	54.0	73.0	79.0	74.0	60.0	33.0	60.0	54.0	73.0	$13,787	$982	$464	$1,446	$9,865	$2,475	$12,341
Livingston County Middle School	Public	6-8	1370 Us 60 E	Burna	42028	Livingston County	Livingston County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 988-3263	201	12	17.4	63.2%	168 (83.6%)	4 (2.0%)	18 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)	27.2	245^th of 320 public middle schools	23.4%		35.6	211^th of 324 public middle schools	34.9%	34	39.0	30.0	31.0	47.0	43.0	38.0	17.0		31.0	40.0	$14,901	$1,243	$454	$1,697	$10,181	$3,022	$13,203
Caldwell County Middle School	Public	6-8	440 Beckner Ln	Princeton	42445	Caldwell County	Caldwell County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 365-8020	400	24	16.8	63.5%	324 (81.0%)	28 (7.0%)	15 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.8%)	53.6	140^th of 320 public middle schools	56.3%		56	122^nd of 324 public middle schools	62.3%	18	37.0	43.0	57.0	52.0	49.0	41.0	34.0	52.0	37.0	59.0	$14,570	$1,148	$1,528	$2,676	$8,362	$2,361	$10,722

Frequently Asked Questions about Crittenden County Middle School

What district is Crittenden County Middle School in?

Crittenden County

How many students attend Crittenden County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 277 students attended Crittenden County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Crittenden County Middle School?

Students at Crittenden County Middle School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Crittenden County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Crittenden County Middle School usually go on to attend Crittenden County High School

Is Crittenden County Middle School a good school?

Crittenden County Middle School ranks 116^th of 320 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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