Metcalfe 6th Grade Center (Closed 2013)

Metcalfe 6th Grade Center serves 125 students in grades 6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
125 students
This chart displays total students of Metcalfe 6th Grade Center by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Metcalfe 6th Grade Center by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(11-12)
40-44%
41%
(11-12)
45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Metcalfe 6th Grade Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Metcalfe 6th Grade Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Metcalfe 6th Grade Center and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Metcalfe 6th Grade Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Metcalfe 6th Grade Center and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Metcalfe 6th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Metcalfe 6th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% KY state average).
How many students attend Metcalfe 6th Grade Center?
125 students attend Metcalfe 6th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Metcalfe 6th Grade Center students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metcalfe 6th Grade Center?
Metcalfe 6th Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Metcalfe 6th Grade Center offer ?
Metcalfe 6th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Metcalfe 6th Grade Center part of?
Metcalfe 6th Grade Center is part of Metcalfe County School District.

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