Serving 2 students in grades 6-8, Barnabus Home Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20% in KY)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnabus Home Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Barnabus Home Middle School's student population of 2 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barnabus Home Middle School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
50%
11%
White
50%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Barnabus Home Middle School?
2 students attend Barnabus Home Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Barnabus Home Middle School students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnabus Home Middle School?
Barnabus Home Middle School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barnabus Home Middle School offer ?
Barnabus Home Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnabus Home Middle School part of?
Barnabus Home Middle School is part of Jackson County School District.
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