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Farristown Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 320 Kentucky Middle Schools

Better than 94% of Kentucky middle schools

Summary

Farristown Middle School is a public middle school located in Berea, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 446 students. The school is part of the Madison County School District, which is ranked 27th out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Farristown Middle School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 20 middle schools in Kentucky for the past several years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 5 school years, indicating excellent overall performance. Farristown Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, science, writing, social studies, and editing and mechanics compared to the state.

Despite having a significant percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Farristown Middle School has been able to overcome these challenges and deliver exceptional academic outcomes, outperforming nearby middle schools in the Madison County School District, as well as schools in other districts such as Estill County Middle School, Rockcastle County Middle School, and Garrard Middle School. This sustained excellence is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and commitment to student success.

463

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,266

Per pupil spending ?

44.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

751 Farristown Industrial Road
Berea, KY 40403

(859) 387-8600

District: Madison County

Students who attend Farristown Middle School usually attend:

High:

Madison Southern High School

Feeder schools for Farristown Middle School:

Elementary:	Kingston Elementary School
	Kirksville Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kentucky average (64% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Kentucky middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg55%

Kentucky avg43%

20^th of 320

Kentucky public middle schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Middle Schools in the Madison County

27^th of 157Madison 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	88.9	20 of 320	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	94.1	5 of 324	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	18 of 327	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	89.2	17 of 320	94.7%	★★★★★
2021	87.3	18 of 282	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	85.3	19 of 335	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	79.0	34 of 322	89.4%	★★★★☆
2017	76.0	46 of 330	86.1%	★★★★☆
2016	70.2	73 of 331	77.9%	★★★★☆
2015	71.7	64 of 337	81.0%	★★★★☆
2014	64.8	96 of 335	71.3%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	49.6	35 of 111	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.2	48 of 226	78.8%	★★★★☆
2018	45.5	87 of 219	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	91.0	10 of 298	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	95.6	4 of 300	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	91.7	10 of 295	96.6%	★★★★★
2022	87.9	19 of 299	93.6%	★★★★★
2021	85.1	14 of 233	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	80.5	27 of 299	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	72.3	55 of 290	81.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	85.2	9 of 131	93.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	89.7	16 of 314	94.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.8	5 of 311	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	86.9	21 of 309	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	83.7	17 of 310	94.5%	★★★★★
2021	73.3	30 of 224	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	81.5	26 of 303	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	74.8	41 of 285	85.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	84.7	28 of 303	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	91.2	10 of 304	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	88.7	16 of 307	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	85.7	22 of 304	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	81.4	20 of 222	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	86.9	12 of 303	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	82.2	23 of 293	92.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	64.7	23 of 130	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	55.6	36 of 124	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	85.7	20 of 294	93.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	87.2	23 of 314	92.7%	★★★★★
2024	93.0	10 of 316	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	89.0	21 of 320	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	87.4	24 of 314	92.4%	★★★★★
2021	82.1	25 of 213	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	80.7	32 of 266	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.0	51 of 253	79.8%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2025)97th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)93rd percentile~ school

White (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)91st percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2024)82nd percentile-16 vs school

Disabled (2022)68th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Writing80%+31 vs state

Reading68%+21 vs state

Social Studies66%+27 vs state

Editing and Mechanics63%+14 vs state

Mathematics59%+17 vs state

Science50%+21 vs state

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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
Farristown Middle School	Public	6-8	751 Farristown Industrial Road	Berea	40403	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 387-8600	463	27	16.9	44.5%	417 (90.1%)	8 (1.7%)	22 (4.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	88.9	20^th of 320 public middle schools	93.8%		94.1	5^th of 324 public middle schools	98.5%	15	50.0	60.0	66.0	68.0	68.0	69.0	50.0	80.0	66.0	63.0	$18,266	$1,023	$296	$1,319	$8,931	$2,585	$11,516
Foley Middle School	Public	6-8	275 Glades Rd	Berea	40403	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 625-6140	429	24	17.6	57.1%	395 (92.1%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	65.3	96^th of 320 public middle schools	70.0%		75.9	53^rd of 324 public middle schools	83.6%	43	36.0	53.0	44.0	54.0	57.0	62.0	37.0	53.0	59.0	54.0	$18,472	$1,259	$170	$1,429	$9,284	$2,106	$11,390
Berea Community Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Pirate Pkwy	Berea	40403	Madison County	Berea Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 986-4911	214	20	10.7	65.9%	176 (82.2%)	8 (3.7%)	15 (7.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.6%)	44.8	173^rd of 320 public middle schools	45.9%		46.5	161^st of 324 public middle schools	50.3%	12	36.0	35.0	43.0	59.0	41.0	42.0	22.0		48.0	51.0	$20,484	$1,840	$913	$2,756	$14,179	$3,549	$17,725
Clark Moores Middle School	Public	6-8	1143 Berea Rd	Richmond	40475	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 624-4545	558	34	16.6	56.6%	425 (76.2%)	34 (6.1%)	49 (8.8%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	34 (6.1%)	75.4	58^th of 320 public middle schools	81.9%		68.9	80^th of 324 public middle schools	75.3%	22	50.0	61.0	48.0	66.0	68.0	58.0	36.0	61.0	52.0	52.0	$18,617	$1,177	$328	$1,505	$8,994	$2,487	$11,481
Madison Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Summit St	Richmond	40475	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 387-4200	586	33	17.5	53.9%	434 (74.1%)	36 (6.1%)	42 (7.2%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	60 (10.2%)	63.3	106^th of 320 public middle schools	66.9%		51.7	145^th of 324 public middle schools	55.2%	39	39.0	52.0	47.0	57.0	59.0	54.0	33.0	53.0	49.0	53.0	$17,320	$808	$224	$1,032	$8,808	$2,046	$10,854
B. Michael Caudill Middle School	Public	6-8	1428 Robert R. Martin Bypass	Richmond	40475	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 625-6172	517	32	16.2	46.0%	421 (81.4%)	18 (3.5%)	40 (7.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.2%)	79.7	38^th of 320 public middle schools	88.1%		82.2	35^th of 324 public middle schools	89.2%	3	52.0	61.0	60.0	64.0	63.0	57.0	44.0	55.0	59.0	56.0	$18,761	$1,242	$389	$1,631	$9,057	$2,429	$11,486
Garrard Middle School	Public	6-8	304 W Maple Ave	Lancaster	40444	Garrard County	Garrard County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 792-2108	543	41	13.2	61.0%	475 (87.5%)	9 (1.7%)	28 (5.2%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	37.7	203^rd of 320 public middle schools	36.6%		41.9	179^th of 324 public middle schools	44.8%	24	28.0	35.0	42.0	42.0	41.0	44.0	28.0	49.0	41.0	46.0	$14,158	$612	$128	$740	$10,503	$2,915	$13,418
Rockcastle County Middle School	Public	6-8	945 W Main St	Mount Vernon	40456	Rockcastle County	Rockcastle County	No	No	No	No	(606) 256-5118	600	41	14.8	59.8%	564 (94.0%)	5 (0.8%)	13 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	49.5	153^rd of 320 public middle schools	52.2%		38.6	199^th of 324 public middle schools	38.6%	46	37.0	44.0	35.0	49.0	54.0	46.0	27.0	50.0	46.0	55.0	$13,035	$790	$758	$1,548	$9,289	$2,198	$11,487
Estill County Middle School	Public	6-8	51 Patriot Dr.	Irvine	40336	Estill County	Estill County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 723-5136	423	28	14.8	67.6%	398 (94.1%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.4%)	32.6	221^st of 320 public middle schools	30.9%		38.3	202^nd of 324 public middle schools	37.7%	19	31.0	43.0	35.0	47.0	51.0	31.0	28.0	47.0	28.0	35.0	$10,531	$1,780	$54	$1,883	$10,231	$11,428	$9,545

Frequently Asked Questions about Farristown Middle School

Is Farristown Middle School a good school?

Yes. Farristown Middle School ranks in the top 6.3% of Kentucky middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Farristown Middle School?

Students at Farristown Middle School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Farristown Middle School in?

Madison County

What high school do graduates of Farristown Middle School attend?

Students who attend Farristown Middle School usually go on to attend Madison Southern High School

How many students attend Farristown Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 463 students attended Farristown Middle School.

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