Serving 423 students in grades 6-8, North Drive 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 20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)27%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
29%
11%
White
64%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% KY state average).
How many students attend North Drive Middle School?
423 students attend North Drive Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of North Drive Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Drive Middle School?
North Drive Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Drive Middle School offer ?
North Drive Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Drive Middle School part of?
North Drive Middle School is part of Christian County School District.
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