945 W Main St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (606) 256-5118
Serving 623 students in grades 6-8,Rockcastle County Middle 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 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KYMath Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockcastle County Middle School's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockcastle County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockcastle County Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#714 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
95%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rockcastle County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockcastle County Middle School's ranking?
Rockcastle County Middle School is ranked #714 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Rockcastle County Middle School?
623 students attend Rockcastle County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rockcastle County Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockcastle County Middle School?
Rockcastle County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rockcastle County Middle School offer ?
Rockcastle County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockcastle County Middle School part of?
Rockcastle County Middle School is part of Rockcastle County School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Rockcastle County Middle School is Rockcastle For Academic Achievement (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Rockcastle For Academic Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: 6-12 | 23 students - miles 955 West Main Street
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-3846
-
6-12
23
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 621 students 0.4 miles 530 Williams St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2953
0.4
PK-5
621
Rockcastle County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Grades: 8-12 0.9 miles 1555 Lake Cumberland Rd
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4346
0.9
8-12
n/a
Brodhead Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 419 students 5.1 miles 27 School Street
Brodhead, KY 40409
(606) 758-8512
5.1
PK-5
419
Rockcastle County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 9-12 | 826 students 5.9 miles 1545 Lake Cumberland Road
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-4816
5.9
9-12
826
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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