Serving 144 students in grades 7-8, Leslie County 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
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 27% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Leslie County Middle School?
144 students attend Leslie County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Leslie County Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leslie County Middle School?
Leslie County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Leslie County Middle School offer ?
Leslie County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Leslie County Middle School part of?
Leslie County Middle School is part of Leslie County School District.
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