Elementary Schools in Middlesboro Independent

The Middlesboro Independent school district in Kentucky has only one elementary school, Middlesboro Elementary School, which serves grades PK-4 with an enrollment of 453 students. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools over the past three years, with a ranking between 580-631 out of around 685 schools, and is rated only 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other schools in the state.

Middlesboro Elementary School's proficiency rates on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) are significantly below the state averages in all subjects and grade levels reported, with only 16% of 4th graders proficient in math compared to the state average of 43%. Additionally, 83.22% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's per-student spending of $17,123 for the 2018-2019 school year is higher than the state average, it is unclear how this funding is being utilized to support student learning.

The data suggests that Middlesboro Elementary School is a low-performing school that is struggling to meet the academic needs of its students, particularly in the context of high poverty rates and economic disadvantage. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement, including targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and the strategic allocation of resources to support student success.