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Meece Middle School

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Meece Middle School ranks 175 th of 326 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

175^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 326 Kentucky Middle Schools

Better than 46% of Kentucky middle schools

Summary

Meece Middle School in Somerset, Kentucky, serves 486 students in grades 5–8 in the Somerset Independent district; nearby comparison schools are in Pulaski County. The clearest concern is eighth grade: Meece was below the state in four of five tested subjects, and its average across those subjects was 37%, compared with 64% at Southern Middle School and 51% at Northern Middle School.

Meece’s strongest overall subject relative to Kentucky was math: its average across reported grades was 43%, versus 41% statewide, and the district’s figures matched the school’s. Reading was also slightly above the state average, at 50% versus 49%; writing and social studies were weaker, at 39% versus 42% and 34% versus 39%. Seventh grade is a relative bright spot: math proficiency was 49%, 10 points above the state, and reading was 59%, 9 points above. But those results still trail nearby schools in seventh-grade reading, and Meece generally lagged both neighbors in matching-grade results. Meece’s student-teacher ratio was lower—14.2 students per teacher in 2024–2025, versus 17.3 at Northern and 19.7 at Southern—but that coincided with weaker results, not stronger ones.

SchoolDigger ranked Meece 175th of 326 Kentucky schools in 2025–2026, at the 46th percentile with 2 stars, down from the 77th percentile and 4 stars in 2022–2023. Chronic absenteeism improved from 35% in 2022–2023 to 23% in 2025–2026, slightly below the state’s 24% and district’s 25%. In 2024–2025, 66% of students were free/reduced lunch eligible. SchoolDigger’s 2024–2025 effectiveness ranking for Hispanic students was at the 18th percentile, compared with the school’s overall 54th percentile that year; its 2025–2026 ranking for Low Socio Economic Status Students was at the 30th percentile, versus 46th overall.

486

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,207

Per pupil spending ?

66.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

210 Barnett St
Somerset, KY 42501

(606) 678-5821

District: Somerset Independent

Students who attend Meece Middle School usually attend:

High:

Somerset High School

Feeder schools for Meece Middle School:

Elementary:

Hopkins Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.6%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

4.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 33 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Kentucky avg42%

175^th of 326

Kentucky public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 32 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 158Somerset 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
2026	45.4	175 of 326	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.8	146 of 320	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.4	138 of 324	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.0	74 of 327	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	45.8	164 of 320	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.2	91 of 282	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.6	35 of 335	89.6%	★★★★☆
2018	76.5	47 of 322	85.4%	★★★★☆
2017	73.1	59 of 330	82.1%	★★★★☆
2016	70.4	71 of 331	78.5%	★★★★☆
2015	70.6	68 of 337	79.8%	★★★★☆
2014	72.4	59 of 335	82.4%	★★★★☆
2013	70.1	68 of 335	79.7%	★★★★☆
2012	73.1	59 of 319	81.5%	★★★★☆
2011	47.2	182 of 304	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.5	101 of 299	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.8	135 of 289	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	44.4	166 of 287	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.2	114 of 284	59.9%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	38.4	124 of 226	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.7	107 of 219	51.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2026	49.4	139 of 299	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.4	158 of 298	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.3	122 of 300	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.9	72 of 295	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	44.2	157 of 299	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.4	90 of 233	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.8	43 of 299	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	74.5	50 of 290	82.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	24.8	107 of 131	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.5	74 of 123	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	66.6	32 of 119	73.1%	★★★★☆
2019	55.8	46 of 120	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.8	23 of 116	80.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2026	32.7	218 of 313	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	47.0	153 of 314	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.7	125 of 311	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.9	82 of 309	73.5%	★★★★☆
2022	36.6	201 of 310	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.4	95 of 224	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.0	35 of 303	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	79.1	27 of 285	90.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2026	41.8	166 of 299	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	53.2	127 of 303	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.1	124 of 304	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.6	77 of 307	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	47.3	143 of 304	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.1	64 of 222	71.2%	★★★★☆
2019	82.0	27 of 303	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	75.0	48 of 293	83.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	83.4	30 of 294	89.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2026	42.6	176 of 316	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.4	153 of 314	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.4	140 of 316	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.3	85 of 320	73.4%	★★★★☆
2022	40.7	184 of 314	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.2	83 of 213	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.9	36 of 266	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	73.2	47 of 253	81.4%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2019)90th percentile~ school

Female (2026)54th percentile+7 vs school

Disabled (2019)45th percentile-44 vs school

Male (2026)44th percentile~ school

White (2026)44th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)30th percentile-16 vs school

Hispanic (2025)18th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2025-2026) ?

Reading50%~ state avg

Editing and Mechanics46%~ state avg

Mathematics43%~ state avg

Writing38%-3 vs state

Social Studies34%-5 vs state

Science29%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				KSA Mathematics (2026)				KSA Reading (2026)				KSA Science (2026)	KSA Writing (2026)		KSA Social Studies (2026)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th 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	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meece Middle School	Public	5-8	210 Barnett St	Somerset	42501	Pulaski County	Somerset Independent	No	No	No	No	(606) 678-5821	486	34	14.2	66.3%	387 (79.6%)	20 (4.1%)	54 (11.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	45.4	175^th of 326 public middle schools	46.3%		50.8	146^th of 320 public middle schools	54.4%	29	38.0	44.0	49.0	41.0	56.0	49.0	59.0	36.0	29.0	41.0	36.0	37.0	30.0	51.0	40.0	$14,207	$2,139	$12,070
Northern Middle School	Public	6-8	650 Oak Leaf Lane	Somerset	42503	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	No	(606) 678-5230	797	46	17.3	59.1%	699 (87.7%)	5 (0.6%)	53 (6.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.4%)	75	56^th of 326 public middle schools	82.8%		72.4	69^th of 320 public middle schools	78.4%	13		54.0	45.0	55.0		66.0	68.0	52.0	47.0		46.0		52.0		49.0	$12,310	$790	$11,520
Southern Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Enterprise Dr	Somerset	42501	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	No	(606) 679-6855	871	44	19.7	64.8%	758 (87.0%)	7 (0.8%)	54 (6.2%)	23 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.0%)	80.6	43^rd of 326 public middle schools	86.8%		78.3	45^th of 320 public middle schools	85.9%	2		47.0	46.0	62.0		63.0	60.0	62.0	39.0		73.0		59.0		62.0	$11,477	$892	$10,585

Frequently Asked Questions about Meece Middle School

How many students attend Meece Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 486 students attended Meece Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Meece Middle School?

Students at Meece Middle School are 80% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What high school do graduates of Meece Middle School attend?

Students who attend Meece Middle School usually go on to attend Somerset High School

Is Meece Middle School a good school?

Meece Middle School ranks 175^th of 326 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Meece Middle School in?

Somerset Independent

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