Opportunity Middle College

470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 65 students in grades 11-12, Opportunity Middle College ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in KY)
  • : 11-19%
  • : 50-59%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Opportunity Middle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Opportunity Middle College's student population of 65 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Opportunity Middle College is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
(18-19)
11-19%
46%
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(18-19)
50-59%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Opportunity Middle College 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 2018-19 school year data.
≤20%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Opportunity Middle College 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
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
9%
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Black
28%
11%
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White
41%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Opportunity Middle College and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(19-20)
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opportunity Middle College?
The graduation rate of Opportunity Middle College is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Opportunity Middle College?
65 students attend Opportunity Middle College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Opportunity Middle College students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opportunity Middle College?
Opportunity Middle College has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Opportunity Middle College offer ?
Opportunity Middle College offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Opportunity Middle College part of?
Opportunity Middle College is part of Fayette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : 11-19%
  • : 50-59%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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