Metcalfe County Middle School

208 Randolph Street Lot 1
Edmonton, KY 42129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 338 students in grades 6-8, Metcalfe 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 is 17% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Metcalfe County Middle School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Metcalfe County 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 Metcalfe County Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1163 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Metcalfe County Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Metcalfe County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Metcalfe County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Metcalfe County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Metcalfe County Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Metcalfe County Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
94%
72%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Metcalfe County Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Metcalfe County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Metcalfe County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Metcalfe County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metcalfe County Middle School's ranking?
Metcalfe County Middle School is ranked #1163 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Metcalfe County Middle School?
338 students attend Metcalfe County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Metcalfe County Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metcalfe County Middle School?
Metcalfe County Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Metcalfe County Middle School offer ?
Metcalfe County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Metcalfe County Middle School part of?
Metcalfe County Middle School is part of Metcalfe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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