Serving 128 students in grades 8, Myers 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)16%
6%
Black
(15-16)65%
11%
White
(15-16)19%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Myers Middle School?
128 students attend Myers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Myers Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myers Middle School?
Myers Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Myers Middle School offer ?
Myers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Myers Middle School part of?
Myers Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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