Monroe County Middle

Monroe County Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Tompkinsville, KY, with a total enrollment of 380 students. The school is part of the Monroe County School District, which is ranked 34 out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has some areas of strength, such as relatively strong performance for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, it faces several significant challenges. Monroe County Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, science, writing, and social studies all falling below the state averages. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.3% to 28% in recent years, which is well above the state average and can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school's dropout rates, while improving, are still higher than the state average.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a relatively high per-student spending of $18,883 in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly above the state average. This raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the need to explore ways to improve the school's academic outcomes. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, suggesting that targeted interventions and strategies may be needed to support all students effectively.