Middle Schools in Rowan County

The Rowan County school district in Kentucky is home to two middle schools: Rowan County Middle School and Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle. While Rowan County Middle School is the larger of the two with 716 students, Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 7:1 compared to 17.7:1 at Rowan County Middle School.

Rowan County Middle School's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some areas of strength and others where it lags behind the state average. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 30% to 33% for grades 6-8, which is below the state average. However, in reading, the school's proficiency rates are generally higher than the state average, ranging from 45% to 55% for grades 6-8. Both schools serve a high-need student population, as evidenced by their high free and reduced lunch rates, with Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle having an even higher rate of 85.71% compared to 62.43% at Rowan County Middle School.

The data suggests that while Rowan County Middle School has a higher enrollment and spending per student of $16,925, Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle's smaller class sizes and more personalized attention may be beneficial for its high-need student population. The analysis highlights the importance of considering both academic performance and socioeconomic factors when evaluating school effectiveness and the need for targeted support and resource allocation within the Rowan County school district.