Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School vs. James Madison Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 270 students in grades 6-12, Dawson Springs Jr/sr High 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 483 students in grades 6-8, James Madison Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
270 students
483 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#464 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
36
140
Grade 7 Students
47
183
Grade 8 Students
44
160
Grade 9 Students
39
-
Grade 10 Students
34
-
Grade 11 Students
41
-
Grade 12 Students
29
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
94%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
