Serving 1,018 students in grades 6-8, Mcnabb Middle School ranks in the top 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 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,018 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcnabb Middle School's student population of 1,018 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,018 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcnabb Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcnabb Middle School is 0.22, which is less 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
#490 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
88%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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 Mcnabb Middle School's ranking?
Mcnabb Middle School is ranked #490 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
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 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mcnabb Middle School?
1,018 students attend Mcnabb Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mcnabb Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcnabb Middle School?
Mcnabb Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcnabb Middle School offer ?
Mcnabb Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcnabb Middle School part of?
Mcnabb Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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