Serving 326 students in grades 6-8, Allen Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)56%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)66%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Allen Central Middle School?
326 students attend Allen Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Allen Central Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Central Middle School?
Allen Central Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Allen Central Middle School offer ?
Allen Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Allen Central Middle School part of?
Allen Central Middle School is part of Floyd County School District.
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