Is Lincoln County Middle School a good school?

Lincoln County Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.4% of Kentucky middle schools.

How many students attend Lincoln County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 690 students attended Lincoln County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln County Middle School?

Students at Lincoln County Middle School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Lincoln County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln County Middle School usually go on to attend Lincoln County High School

Lincoln County Middle School

Summary:

Lincoln County Middle School is a public middle school in Stanford, Kentucky, serving 745 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lincoln County School District, which is ranked 96 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, Lincoln County Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, science, writing, and social studies that are generally below the state averages. The school's student population is predominantly White and has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Rockcastle County Middle School and Casey County Middle School have similar academic performance and student demographics to Lincoln County Middle School, while Boyle County Middle School and John W. Bate Middle School significantly outperform Lincoln County Middle School. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional practices to better support student learning and address equity and achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public 6-8

285 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484

(606) 365-8400

District: Lincoln County

SchoolDigger Rank:
261^st of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,196

Students who attend Lincoln County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lincoln County High School

Feeder schools for Lincoln County Middle School:

Elementary:	Crab Orchard Elementary School
	Highland Elementary School
	Hustonville Elementary School
	Stanford Elementary School
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	Waynesburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 690

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln County Middle School ranks worse than 80.6% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.5. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln County Middle School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln County Middle School employs 45.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln County Middle School is $14,196.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County Middle School 261^st of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Lincoln County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Migrant students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Lincoln County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County 96^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	67.65	79^th	284	72.2%
2008	75.42	56^th	287	80.5%
2009	77.20	46^th	289	84.1%
2010	65.33	98^th	299	67.2%
2011	57.27	136^th	304	55.3%
2012	47.79	172^nd	319	46.1%
2013	56.49	129^th	335	61.5%
2014	56.38	140^th	335	58.2%
2015	44.13	195^th	337	42.1%
2016	38.99	218^th	331	34.1%
2017	34.96	233^rd	330	29.4%
2018	45.63	184^th	322	42.9%
2019	41.70	208^th	335	37.9%
2021	24.00	229^th	282	18.8%
2022	27.05	243^rd	320	24.1%
2023	23.13	260^th	327	20.5%
2024	22.50	261^st	324	19.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.59	185^th	294	37.1%
2023	12.05	124^th	124	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	50.06	135^th	285	52.6%
2019	43.66	176^th	303	41.9%
2021	27.05	175^th	224	21.9%
2022	31.40	224^th	310	27.7%
2023	24.61	244^th	309	21.0%
2024	26.31	247^th	311	20.6%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Lincoln County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.67	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	51.43	137^th	290	52.8%
2019	48.09	154^th	299	48.5%
2021	29.87	173^rd	233	25.8%
2022	27.95	231^st	299	22.7%
2023	22.15	241^st	295	18.3%
2024	23.48	243^rd	300	19.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lincoln County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	34.17	134^th	219	38.8%
2019	36.25	137^th	226	39.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lincoln County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.89	9^th	63	85.7%
2019	25.76	59^th	62	4.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	35.41	201^st	293	31.4%
2019	31.00	230^th	303	24.1%
2021	17.02	197^th	222	11.3%
2022	25.97	240^th	304	21.1%
2023	22.28	249^th	307	18.9%
2024	19.43	256^th	304	15.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	45.87	64^th	116	44.8%
2019	22.21	107^th	120	10.8%
2024	43.08	73^rd	123	40.7%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	35.17	184^th	253	27.3%
2019	33.46	192^nd	266	27.8%
2021	17.86	194^th	213	8.9%
2022	23.16	255^th	314	18.8%
2023	17.99	276^th	320	13.8%
2024	17.02	272^nd	316	13.9%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	590	14	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
1995	620	18	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
1996	620	18	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
1997	639	14	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1998	601	22	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
1999	604	28	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	635
2000	638	13	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
2001	647	10	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	2	663
2002	610	22	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	634
2003	610	22	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	634
2004	654	16	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	672
2005	655	21	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	682
2006	623	16	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2007	628	13	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	6	655
2008	633	15	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	6	660
2009	593	12	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	12	620
2010	590	17	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	14	626
2011	584	12	2	12	1	0	21	0	632
2012	537	13	0	24	3	1	20	0	598
2013	520	7	0	21	1	0	24	0	573
2014	551	9	1	15	0	1	25	0	602
2015	569	10	2	21	0	1	26	0	629
2016	544	8	2	20	0	0	20	0	594
2017	785	11	3	35	1	0	27	0	862
2018	786	11	4	40	2	0	25	0	868
2019	766	9	1	38	2	0	31	0	847
2020	743	15	2	37	3	0	28	0	828
2021	708	17	2	38	4	0	20	0	789
2022	701	18	4	32	4	0	19	0	778
2023	657	17	6	40	2	0	23	0	745
2024	604	11	3	45	1	0	26	0	690

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 Lincoln County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	605	33.8	17.9	n/a
1995	639	36.3	17.6	n/a
1996	639	36.3	17.6	n/a
1997	654	37.8	17.3	48.5
1998	625	39.5	15.8	52.2
1999	635	39.1	16.2	54.3
2000	653	42.8	15.3	46.6
2001	663	44.0	15.1	58.4
2002	634	41.5	15.3	91.8
2003	634	41.5	15.3	91.8
2004	672	40.5	16.6	n/a
2005	682	43.5	15.7	n/a
2006	647	42.3	15.3	60.1
2007	655	43.0	15.2	60.7
2008	660	43.3	15.2	64.1
2009	620	41.0	15.1	62.8
2010	626	33.3	18.8	69.4
2011	632	37.2	16.9	68.5
2012	598	36.7	16.2	62.5
2013	573	33.3	17.1	61.3
2014	602	32.4	18.5	62.8
2015	629	33.0	19.0	53.4
2016	594	37.0	16.0	63
2017	862	52.0	16.5	59.2
2018	868	54.7	15.8	63.1
2019	847	51.1	16.5	60.7
2020	828	54.1	15.2	62.1
2021	789	50.6	15.5	68.6
2022	778	50.4	15.4	62.3
2023	745	48.8	15.2	66.7
2024	690	45.1	15.2	70

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 Lincoln County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	605	33.8	17.9	n/a
1995	639	36.3	17.6	n/a
1996	639	36.3	17.6	n/a
1997	654	37.8	17.3	48.5
1998	625	39.5	15.8	52.2
1999	635	39.1	16.2	54.3
2000	653	42.8	15.3	46.6
2001	663	44.0	15.1	58.4
2002	634	41.5	15.3	91.8
2003	634	41.5	15.3	91.8
2004	672	40.5	16.6	n/a
2005	682	43.5	15.7	n/a
2006	647	42.3	15.3	60.1
2007	655	43.0	15.2	60.7
2008	660	43.3	15.2	64.1
2009	620	41.0	15.1	62.8
2010	626	33.3	18.8	69.4
2011	632	37.2	16.9	68.5
2012	598	36.7	16.2	62.5
2013	573	33.3	17.1	61.3
2014	602	32.4	18.5	62.8
2015	629	33.0	19.0	53.4
2016	594	37.0	16.0	63
2017	862	52.0	16.5	59.2
2018	868	54.7	15.8	63.1
2019	847	51.1	16.5	60.7
2020	828	54.1	15.2	62.1
2021	789	50.6	15.5	68.6
2022	778	50.4	15.4	62.3
2023	745	48.8	15.2	66.7
2024	690	45.1	15.2	70

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln County Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$537 (4.9%)	$191 (1.8%)	$728 (6.7%)	$8,423 (77.5%)	$1,714 (15.8%)	$10,137 (93.3%)	$10,865
2019	$654 (5.8%)	$173 (1.5%)	$828 (7.3%)	$7,933 (70.1%)	$1,810 (16.0%)	$9,743 (86.1%)	$11,315
2020	$815 (6.9%)	$179 (1.5%)	$994 (8.4%)	$8,286 (70.4%)	$1,784 (15.2%)	$10,070 (85.6%)	$11,765
2021	$873 (7.5%)	$614 (5.3%)	$1,487 (12.7%)	$7,966 (68.3%)	$1,414 (12.1%)	$9,380 (80.4%)	$11,667
2022	$1,541 (10.9%)	$730 (5.1%)	$2,271 (16.0%)	$8,180 (57.6%)	$2,288 (16.1%)	$10,468 (73.7%)	$14,196

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 208^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 260^th of 327 Middle schools	17.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	847	745	12%
African American	9	17	88.9%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	6	500%
Hispanic	38	40	5.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	766	657	14.2%
Two or More Races	31	23	25.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.7%	66.7%	6%

Schools Near Lincoln County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Lincoln County Middle School	Public	6-8	285 Education Way	Stanford	40484	Lincoln County	Lincoln County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 365-8400	690	45	15.2	70.0%	604 (87.5%)	11 (1.6%)	45 (6.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.8%)	22.5	261^st of 324 public middle schools	19.4%		23.1	260^th of 327 public middle schools	20.5%	1	33.0	33.0	13.0	52.0	47.0	23.0	18.0	33.0	15.0	26.0	$14,196	$1,541	$730	$2,271	$8,180	$2,288	$10,468
Garrard Middle School	Public	6-8	304 W Maple Ave	Lancaster	40444	Garrard County	Garrard County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 792-2108	531	42	12.6	60.1%	462 (87.0%)	13 (2.4%)	26 (4.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	41.9	179^th of 324 public middle schools	44.8%		30.6	236^th of 327 public middle schools	27.8%	57	41.0	42.0	41.0	42.0	47.0	40.0	25.0	45.0	34.0	33.0	$12,107	$744	$1,085	$1,829	$8,479	$1,800	$10,278
John W. Bate Middle School	Public	6-8	460 Stanford Ave.	Danville	40422	Boyle County	Danville Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 238-1305	386	30	12.9	62.4%	212 (54.9%)	51 (13.2%)	63 (16.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (14.8%)	57.8	116^th of 324 public middle schools	64.2%		51.1	146^th of 327 public middle schools	55.4%	30	37.0	41.0	45.0	48.0	53.0	48.0	22.0	62.0	45.0	53.0	$15,953	$2,032	$571	$2,603	$9,984	$2,052	$12,036
Boyle County Middle School	Public	6-8	1651 Perryville Rd	Danville	40422	Boyle County	Boyle County	No	No	No	No	(859) 236-4212	645	42	15.4	47.4%	575 (89.1%)	11 (1.7%)	21 (3.3%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	84	29^th of 324 public middle schools	91.0%		83.3	32^nd of 327 public middle schools	90.2%	3	62.0	50.0	54.0	66.0	60.0	56.0	44.0	61.0	51.0	66.0	$14,343	$666	$419	$1,084	$11,211	$2,048	$13,259
Casey County Middle School	Public	6-8	1673 E Ky 70	Liberty	42539	Casey County	Casey County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 787-6942	484	33	14.5	67.6%	420 (86.8%)	6 (1.2%)	43 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.5%)	25.6	250^th of 324 public middle schools	22.8%		32.9	222^nd of 327 public middle schools	32.1%	28	24.0	36.0	23.0	33.0	39.0	38.0		39.0	26.0	44.0	$13,775	$1,679	$1,005	$2,684	$7,627	$2,491	$10,118
Rockcastle County Middle School	Public	6-8	945 W Main St	Mount Vernon	40456	Rockcastle County	Rockcastle County	No	No	No	No	(606) 256-5118	581	38	15.2	60.1%	554 (95.4%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	38.6	199^th of 324 public middle schools	38.6%		30.9	235^th of 327 public middle schools	28.1%	36	34.0	45.0	32.0	43.0	62.0	40.0	22.0	31.0	29.0	36.0	$13,282	$396	$1,061	$1,458	$10,346	$3,736	$14,082

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Enrollment information for Lincoln County Middle School

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Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln County Middle School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln County Middle School

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Schools Near Lincoln County Middle School