Simons Middle School

Summary:

Simons Middle School is a public middle school located in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 325 students. The school is part of the Fleming County School District, which is ranked 123 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Simons Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Kentucky middle schools, with a ranking between 123-140 out of 320-327 schools in recent years. The school's performance on the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) is mixed, with stronger results in reading compared to mathematics. Simons Middle School performs relatively well for female and low socioeconomic status students, but struggles with the performance of male, white, and gifted and talented students. The school faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a decrease in per-student spending over time.

When compared to the nearby Bath County Middle School and Mason County Middle School, Simons Middle School generally performs at a similar or slightly higher level in terms of academic achievement and school rankings. However, all three schools face challenges in meeting state and Bath County and Mason County averages, particularly in mathematics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 242 W Water St
       Flemingsburg, KY  41041


(606) 845-9331

District: Fleming County

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,536 Help


Students who attend Simons Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fleming County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Simons Middle School ranks better than 56.8% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simons Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simons Middle School is $14,536.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Simons Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Simons Middle School 140th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Simons Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fleming County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fleming County 123rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Simons Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Simons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.16 102nd 284 64.1%
2008 62.01 100th 287 65.2%
2009 49.18 149th 289 48.4%
2010 54.55 136th 299 54.5%
2011 25.64 248th 304 18.4%
2012 24.27 272nd 319 14.7%
2013 33.58 253rd 335 24.5%
2014 23.47 283rd 335 15.5%
2015 57.02 129th 337 61.7%
2016 68.07 80th 331 75.8%
2017 71.07 66th 330 80.0%
2018 53.24 140th 322 56.5%
2019 50.56 156th 335 53.4%
2021 37.77 163rd 282 42.2%
2022 55.10 123rd 320 61.6%
2023 56.73 130th 327 60.2%
2024 52.21 140th 324 56.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Simons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.76 135th 294 54.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Simons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.26 107th 285 62.5%
2019 53.19 134th 303 55.8%
2021 29.74 165th 224 26.3%
2022 57.64 100th 310 67.7%
2023 53.94 128th 309 58.6%
2024 58.34 105th 311 66.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Simons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.80 153rd 290 47.2%
2019 54.45 126th 299 57.9%
2021 27.52 183rd 233 21.5%
2022 54.01 111th 299 62.9%
2023 61.27 95th 295 67.8%
2024 56.97 108th 300 64.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Simons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.25 37th 219 83.1%
2019 50.10 80th 226 64.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Simons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.20 43rd 63 31.7%
2019 38.85 52nd 62 16.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Simons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.80 126th 293 57.0%
2019 42.11 182nd 303 39.9%
2021 42.42 117th 222 47.3%
2022 50.82 128th 304 57.9%
2023 49.71 144th 307 53.1%
2024 49.76 134th 304 55.9%
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Rank History for White students at Simons Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.66 135th 253 46.6%
2019 41.46 159th 266 40.2%
2021 26.99 168th 213 21.1%
2022 48.79 138th 314 56.1%
2023 51.29 142nd 320 55.6%
2024 48.30 153rd 316 51.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Simons Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 435 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 433 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1990 426 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1991 454 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 444 11 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 353 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 386 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1995 395 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1996 395 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1997 360 6 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1998 362 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 2 369
1999 357 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 365
2000 376 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 386
2001 389 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 399
2002 375 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 375 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 382 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2005 404 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 395 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 375 8 0 3 0 n/a n/a 6 392
2008 368 10 0 3 0 n/a n/a 7 388
2009 358 9 0 5 2 n/a n/a 5 379
2010 331 7 2 9 3 n/a n/a 4 356
2011 325 6 3 6 2 0 0 0 342
2012 334 9 1 3 1 0 1 0 349
2013 364 9 2 5 0 0 4 0 384
2014 370 6 1 4 0 0 4 0 385
2015 325 7 2 5 0 0 5 0 344
2016 344 6 4 9 1 0 5 0 369
2017 330 4 4 9 0 0 6 0 353
2018 301 5 3 11 0 0 7 0 327
2019 294 3 1 10 0 0 12 0 320
2020 343 1 0 9 0 0 13 0 366
2021 323 5 1 12 0 0 7 0 348
2022 312 2 0 19 0 0 11 0 344
2023 299 1 0 19 0 0 6 0 325
2024 326 3 0 14 0 0 6 0 349

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Simons Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 25.7 17.3 n/a
1989 443 26.9 16.4 n/a
1990 437 27.2 16.0 n/a
1991 467 27.7 16.8 n/a
1992 456 27.4 16.6 n/a
1993 362 23.8 15.2 n/a
1994 393 24.9 15.8 n/a
1995 403 26.0 15.5 n/a
1996 403 26.0 15.5 n/a
1997 369 25.0 14.8 40.7
1998 369 27.8 13.3 40.3
1999 365 26.4 13.8 53.8
2000 386 26.9 14.3 59
2001 399 27.3 14.6 57.4
2002 384 25.0 15.4 92.7
2003 384 25.0 15.4 92.7
2004 391 23.6 16.6 n/a
2005 414 22.0 18.8 n/a
2006 406 23.5 17.3 56.2
2007 392 24.0 16.3 51.8
2008 388 22.8 17.0 57.7
2009 379 20.5 18.5 57.2
2010 356 19.6 18.1 59.7
2011 342 23.0 14.8 57.9
2012 349 22.5 15.5 63
2013 384 22.1 17.3 43.2
2014 385 19.6 19.5 61.6
2015 344 18.0 19.1 67.4
2016 369 22.0 16.7 62.1
2017 353 22.1 15.9 64
2018 327 24.1 13.5 68.8
2019 320 25.1 12.7 63.4
2020 366 24.0 15.2 59.6
2021 348 23.5 14.8 56.9
2022 344 26.5 12.9 60.8
2023 325 26.5 12.2 65.2
2024 349 28.5 12.2 61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Simons Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 25.7 17.3 n/a
1989 443 26.9 16.4 n/a
1990 437 27.2 16.0 n/a
1991 467 27.7 16.8 n/a
1992 456 27.4 16.6 n/a
1993 362 23.8 15.2 n/a
1994 393 24.9 15.8 n/a
1995 403 26.0 15.5 n/a
1996 403 26.0 15.5 n/a
1997 369 25.0 14.8 40.7
1998 369 27.8 13.3 40.3
1999 365 26.4 13.8 53.8
2000 386 26.9 14.3 59
2001 399 27.3 14.6 57.4
2002 384 25.0 15.4 92.7
2003 384 25.0 15.4 92.7
2004 391 23.6 16.6 n/a
2005 414 22.0 18.8 n/a
2006 406 23.5 17.3 56.2
2007 392 24.0 16.3 51.8
2008 388 22.8 17.0 57.7
2009 379 20.5 18.5 57.2
2010 356 19.6 18.1 59.7
2011 342 23.0 14.8 57.9
2012 349 22.5 15.5 63
2013 384 22.1 17.3 43.2
2014 385 19.6 19.5 61.6
2015 344 18.0 19.1 67.4
2016 369 22.0 16.7 62.1
2017 353 22.1 15.9 64
2018 327 24.1 13.5 68.8
2019 320 25.1 12.7 63.4
2020 366 24.0 15.2 59.6
2021 348 23.5 14.8 56.9
2022 344 26.5 12.9 60.8
2023 325 26.5 12.2 65.2
2024 349 28.5 12.2 61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Simons Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $479 (3.4%) $101 (0.7%) $580 (4.1%) $9,929 (70.2%) $2,236 (15.8%) $12,165 (86.0%) $14,150
2019 $651 (5.6%) $221 (1.9%) $872 (7.5%) $8,649 (74.4%) $2,097 (18.0%) $10,746 (92.5%) $11,618
2020 $797 (5.7%) $145 (1.0%) $943 (6.8%) $10,185 (73.2%) $2,794 (20.1%) $12,979 (93.2%) $13,920
2021 $442 (3.8%) $432 (3.7%) $873 (7.6%) $8,567 (74.1%) $2,112 (18.3%) $10,680 (92.4%) $11,554
2022 $1,146 (7.9%) $772 (5.3%) $1,918 (13.2%) $9,890 (68.0%) $2,729 (18.8%) $12,618 (86.8%) $14,536

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simons Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 156th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 130th of 327 Middle schools
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students320325
 1.6%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1019
 90%
Pacific Islander00
White294299
 1.7%
Two or More Races126
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.4%65.2%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Simons Middle School

Students who attend Simons Middle School usually go on to attend Fleming County High School

Simons Middle School ranks 140th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Simons Middle School.

Students at Simons Middle School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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