Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten, Middlesboro Preschool 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
4%
11%
White
80%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Middlesboro Preschool?
89 students attend Middlesboro Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Middlesboro Preschool students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Middlesboro Preschool offer ?
Middlesboro Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Middlesboro Preschool part of?
Middlesboro Preschool is part of Middlesboro Independent School District.
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