Summary:
The 40069 zip code in Washington County, Kentucky is home to a single middle school, Washington County Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has some areas of strong academic performance, it faces challenges in terms of declining statewide rankings, mixed test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors that may impact student learning.
Washington County Middle School has an enrollment of 191 students and is ranked 82 out of 157 districts in Kentucky, with a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 159 out of 320 Kentucky middle schools in 2024-2025 to 210 out of 324 in 2023-2024 and 221 out of 327 in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's performance is mixed, with some subject areas, such as 6th-grade Mathematics and Reading, performing above the Washington County and Kentucky averages, while others, like Social Studies and Editing and Mechanics, fall below the district and state averages.
Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% and a significant percentage (68.06%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning. Despite the relatively high spending of $16,093 per student, the school's performance suggests that continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve its standing within the district and state.
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