Serving 399 students in grades 6-8, John W. Bate 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 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John W. Bate Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John W. Bate Middle School's student population of 399 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John W. Bate 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 John W. Bate Middle School is 0.62, 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
#645 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
13%
11%
White
57%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W. Bate Middle School's ranking?
John W. Bate Middle School is ranked #645 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are John W. Bate Middle School often compared to?
John W. Bate Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School, Danville High School, Boyle County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend John W. Bate Middle School?
399 students attend John W. Bate Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John W. Bate Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W. Bate Middle School?
John W. Bate Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does John W. Bate Middle School offer ?
John W. Bate Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John W. Bate Middle School part of?
John W. Bate Middle School is part of Danville Independent School District.
School Reviews
1 9/28/2020
JBMS has changed, and not for the better. I am a mother of Biracial kids, varying in age. I must say that I am both disappointed and disgusted at the administration's lack of understanding, the need for students to have teachers that look like them. It is imperative that students have teachers in which to connect. It's great to get proficient test scores. Do you know what's better? Helping to develop positive, contributing members of our society by understanding the journey of the students who are not just white and upper middle class. Shame on you.
5 4/16/2018
i think this is a really good school.
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