Serving 566 students in grades 7-8, Henry F. Moss Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry F. Moss Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Henry F. Moss Middle School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry F. Moss Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry F. Moss Middle School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1092 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
26%
11%
White
38%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry F. Moss Middle School's ranking?
Henry F. Moss Middle School is ranked #1092 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Henry F. Moss Middle School often compared to?
Henry F. Moss Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Warren Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Henry F. Moss Middle School?
566 students attend Henry F. Moss Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Henry F. Moss Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry F. Moss Middle School?
Henry F. Moss Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henry F. Moss Middle School offer ?
Henry F. Moss Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry F. Moss Middle School part of?
Henry F. Moss Middle School is part of Warren County School District.
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