Stuart Pepper Middle School

1085 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 772 students in grades 7-8, Stuart Pepper 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 45% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Stuart Pepper Middle School's student population of 772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
772 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Stuart Pepper 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 Stuart Pepper Middle School is 0.22, 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)
#514 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Stuart Pepper Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stuart Pepper 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.
45%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stuart Pepper 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.
21%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stuart Pepper 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
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
88%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
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.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Stuart Pepper 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
46%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stuart Pepper 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stuart Pepper 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stuart Pepper Middle School's ranking?
Stuart Pepper Middle School is ranked #514 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Stuart Pepper Middle School often compared to?
Stuart Pepper Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breckinridge County Middle School, Cloverport Independent School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Stuart Pepper Middle School?
772 students attend Stuart Pepper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Stuart Pepper Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stuart Pepper Middle School?
Stuart Pepper Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stuart Pepper Middle School offer ?
Stuart Pepper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stuart Pepper Middle School part of?
Stuart Pepper Middle School is part of Meade County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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