Serving 522 students in grades 6-8, Conkwright 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was equal to the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was equal to the Kentucky state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
6%
11%
White
88%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% KY state average).
How many students attend Conkwright Middle School?
522 students attend Conkwright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Conkwright Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conkwright Middle School?
Conkwright Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Conkwright Middle School offer ?
Conkwright Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Conkwright Middle School part of?
Conkwright Middle School is part of Clark County School District.
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