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Russell Middle School

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Russell Middle School ranks 123 rd of 320 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

123^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 320 Kentucky Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Kentucky middle schools

Summary

Russell Middle School is a public middle school in Russell, Kentucky, serving 509 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Russell Independent School District, which is ranked 33 out of 157 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Russell Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better in subjects like Mathematics, Reading, Writing, and Editing/Mechanics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 54% of 8th-grade students at Russell Middle School scored proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 40%. The school also maintains low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.3% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status (SES) students and gifted and talented students is relatively lower compared to other subgroups, suggesting a need to address equity and opportunity gaps.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Mckell Middle School, East Carter Middle School, and Boyd County Middle School, Russell Middle School generally outperforms them in academic assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Reading. However, some nearby schools, like Raceland-Worthington Middle School, have higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better in certain subjects. Russell Middle School's strong academic performance, low dropout rates, and relatively low student-teacher ratio are key strengths, but the school may need to focus on addressing equity concerns and supporting the academic growth of its low SES and gifted and talented student populations.

488

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,061

Per pupil spending ?

46.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

707 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169

(606) 836-8135

District: Russell Independent

Students who attend Russell Middle School usually attend:

High:

Russell High School

Feeder schools for Russell Middle School:

Elementary:	Russell Primary School
	Russell-McDowell Intermediate School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2015 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Kentucky median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 28 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Kentucky avg43%

123^rd of 320

Kentucky public middle schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 28 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 157Russell Independent 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	58.3	123 of 320	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.1	101 of 324	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.4	90 of 327	72.5%	★★★★☆
2022	67.9	74 of 320	76.9%	★★★★☆
2021	64.2	63 of 282	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	69.6	81 of 335	75.8%	★★★★☆
2018	77.9	39 of 322	87.9%	★★★★☆
2017	67.3	85 of 330	74.2%	★★★★☆
2016	70.1	74 of 331	77.6%	★★★★☆
2015	80.0	35 of 337	89.6%	★★★★☆
2014	75.1	46 of 335	86.3%	★★★★☆
2013	75.6	46 of 335	86.3%	★★★★☆
2012	78.8	38 of 319	88.1%	★★★★☆
2011	69.6	86 of 304	71.7%	★★★★☆
2010	71.3	75 of 299	74.9%	★★★★☆
2009	60.6	110 of 289	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.3	90 of 287	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.0	76 of 284	73.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	63.7	21 of 111	81.1%	★★★★☆
2019	37.5	129 of 226	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.6	66 of 219	69.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	62.1	97 of 298	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.1	107 of 300	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.7	102 of 295	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.1	56 of 299	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	71.2	36 of 233	84.5%	★★★★☆
2019	71.2	66 of 299	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	77.5	33 of 290	88.6%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	47.8	44 of 62	29.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.2	49 of 63	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	40.1	186 of 314	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.4	122 of 311	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.8	146 of 309	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.3	86 of 310	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	59.2	65 of 224	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	56.5	109 of 303	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.0	71 of 285	75.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	54.4	123 of 303	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.9	89 of 304	70.7%	★★★★☆
2023	67.0	74 of 307	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	61.9	89 of 304	70.7%	★★★★☆
2021	64.2	53 of 222	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	63.1	91 of 303	70.0%	★★★★☆
2018	74.7	49 of 293	83.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	43.6	58 of 130	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.3	67 of 294	77.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	53.6	142 of 314	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.6	115 of 316	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.1	109 of 320	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.1	94 of 314	70.1%	★★★★☆
2021	54.9	69 of 213	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.5	85 of 266	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.2	58 of 253	77.1%	★★★★☆

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)

Disabled (2022)81st percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)67th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)59th percentile~ school

Special Education (2024)55th percentile-13 vs school

White (2025)55th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)41st percentile-21 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)29th percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Editing and Mechanics59%+10 vs state

Writing56%+7 vs state

Mathematics51%+10 vs state

Reading45%~ state avg

Social Studies42%+3 vs state

Science32%+3 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 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th 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
Russell Middle School	Public	6-8	707 Red Devil Lane	Russell	41169	Greenup County	Russell Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 836-8135	488	29	16.6	46.1%	442 (90.6%)	10 (2.0%)	13 (2.7%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	58.3	123^rd of 320 public middle schools	61.6%		62.1	101^st of 324 public middle schools	68.8%	22				50.0	50.0	54.0				52.0	40.0	44.0		32.0		56.0		42.0		59.0	$14,061	$848	$552	$1,400	$9,326	$2,187	$11,513
Raceland-Worthington Middle School	Public	3-7	502 Rams Blvd.	Raceland	41169	Greenup County	Raceland-Worthington Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 836-7141	391	25	15.6	47.3%	375 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	57.7	126^th of 320 public middle schools	60.6%		30.3	232^nd of 324 public middle schools	28.4%	106	48.0	32.0	35.0	53.0	38.0		44.0	39.0	51.0	67.0	56.0		19.0	25.0	38.0		36.0		63.0		$15,894	$428	$00	$381	$7,604	$2,768	$10,357
Wurtland Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Center Ave	Wurtland	41144	Greenup County	Greenup County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 836-0025	202	22	9.3	69.8%	187 (92.6%)	5 (2.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	17.3	279^th of 320 public middle schools	12.8%		18.8	275^th of 324 public middle schools	15.1%	4				22.0	25.0	24.0				47.0	37.0	29.0						20.0		43.0	$30,871	$5,513	$593	$6,106	$16,339	$4,173	$20,512
Ashland Middle School	Public	6-8	2800 Kansas St	Ashland	41102	Boyd County	Ashland Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 327-2727	671	47	14.2	59.2%	560 (83.5%)	27 (4.0%)	23 (3.4%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (8.0%)	39.6	195^th of 320 public middle schools	39.1%		33.8	221^st of 324 public middle schools	31.8%	26				31.0	36.0	36.0				51.0	43.0	45.0		24.0		47.0		40.0		52.0	$15,659	$764	$1,082	$1,846	$10,311	$3,502	$13,813
Boyd County Middle School	Public	6-8	1226 Summit Road	Ashland	41102	Boyd County	Boyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 928-9547	618	42	14.7	57.0%	580 (93.9%)	6 (1.0%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)	38.3	198^th of 320 public middle schools	38.1%		44.3	172^nd of 324 public middle schools	46.9%	26				35.0	37.0	35.0				50.0	40.0	34.0		24.0		66.0		34.0		51.0	$24,102	$2,464	$30	$1,065	$12,832	$2,551	$15,312
East Carter Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Spirit Lane	Grayson	41143	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 474-5156	490	24	20.6	62.4%	461 (94.1%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	37.3	205^th of 320 public middle schools	35.9%		50.6	149^th of 324 public middle schools	54.0%	56				30.0	38.0	50.0				39.0	38.0	36.0		22.0		61.0		35.0		49.0	$15,830	$871	$2,615	$3,486	$8,568	$1,945	$10,513
Mckell Middle School	Public	6-8	129 Bulldog Lane	South Shore	41175	Greenup County	Greenup County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 932-3221	338	23	15.0	58.0%	319 (94.4%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	43.5	179^th of 320 public middle schools	44.1%		48	154^th of 324 public middle schools	52.5%	25				39.0	47.0	25.0				58.0	45.0	35.0		28.0		52.0		37.0		53.0	$30,170	$3,481	$616	$4,097	$14,387	$4,115	$18,502

Frequently Asked Questions about Russell Middle School

How many students attend Russell Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 488 students attended Russell Middle School.

What district is Russell Middle School in?

Russell Independent

Is Russell Middle School a good school?

Russell Middle School ranks 123^rd of 320 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Russell Middle School attend?

Students who attend Russell Middle School usually go on to attend Russell High School

What is the racial makeup of Russell Middle School?

Students at Russell Middle School are 91% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

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