Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, Ockerman Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ockerman Middle School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ockerman Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ockerman Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
10%
11%
White
66%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ockerman Middle School's ranking?
Ockerman Middle School is ranked #439 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Ockerman Middle School often compared to?
Ockerman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gray Middle School, Rector A. Jones Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Ockerman Middle School?
631 students attend Ockerman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ockerman Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ockerman Middle School?
Ockerman Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ockerman Middle School offer ?
Ockerman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ockerman Middle School part of?
Ockerman Middle School is part of Boone County School District.
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