Reidland Middle School

5351 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 330 students in grades 6-8, Reidland 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 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Reidland Middle School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Reidland 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 Reidland Middle School is 0.34, which is less 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)
#443 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Reidland Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reidland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reidland Middle School 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 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Reidland Middle School 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
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Reidland Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Reidland Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Reidland Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Reidland Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Reidland Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Reidland Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reidland Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reidland Middle School's ranking?
Reidland Middle School is ranked #443 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Reidland Middle School often compared to?
Reidland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lone Oak Middle School, Paducah Middle School, Heath Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Reidland Middle School?
330 students attend Reidland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Reidland Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reidland Middle School?
Reidland Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Reidland Middle School offer ?
Reidland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Reidland Middle School part of?
Reidland Middle School is part of Mccracken County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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