Serving 835 students in grades 6-8, Twenhofel Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than 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 9% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twenhofel Middle School's student population of 835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Twenhofel Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twenhofel Middle School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
11%
White
91%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twenhofel Middle School's ranking?
Twenhofel Middle School is ranked #297 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Twenhofel Middle School often compared to?
Twenhofel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Twenhofel Middle School?
835 students attend Twenhofel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Twenhofel Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twenhofel Middle School?
Twenhofel Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Twenhofel Middle School offer ?
Twenhofel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Twenhofel Middle School part of?
Twenhofel Middle School is part of Kenton County School District.
School Reviews
5 4/26/2021
I love it here I'm in 8th grade and all the teachers are so nice.
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