Is Heath Middle School a good school?

Heath Middle School ranks 54 th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Heath Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 405 students attended Heath Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Heath Middle School?

Students at Heath Middle School are 83% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Heath Middle School attend?

Students who attend Heath Middle School usually go on to attend McCracken County High School

Heath Middle School

Summary:

Heath Middle School is a public middle school located in West Paducah, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 410 students. The school is part of the McCracken County School District, which is ranked 20th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heath Middle School consistently performs above the state and district averages in various subject areas, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Editing and Mechanics compared to the state. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Kentucky, with a statewide ranking between 20th and 54th over the past 10 years, placing it in the top 15-20% of middle schools in the state. Heath Middle School also performs well across various student subgroups, including Female Students, Male Students, White Students, Special Education Students, and Low Socioeconomic Status Students, with rankings in the top 20-30% of Kentucky middle schools. The school's relatively high spending per student, at $11,240 and $12,224 in the 2018-2019 and 2017-2018 school years, respectively, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the McCracken County School District, such as Reidland Middle School and Lone Oak Middle School, Heath Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, particularly in Mathematics and Reading proficiency rates. However, Lone Oak Middle School has a higher statewide ranking, suggesting it may excel in other areas. Compared to Carlisle County Middle School and Ballard County Middle School, Heath Middle School performs comparably or better, while Paducah Middle School has significantly lower academic performance across all subject areas.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4336 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086

(270) 538-4070

District: McCracken County

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,271

Students who attend Heath Middle School usually attend:

High:

McCracken County High School

Feeder schools for Heath Middle School:

Elementary:	Concord Elementary School
	Heath Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 405

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Two or more races:

5.9%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heath Middle School ranks better than 83.3% of middle schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the McCracken County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.84. (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 (83.2%), two or more races (5.9%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heath Middle School is 16.3, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the McCracken County School District! (See more...)

Compare Heath Middle School employs 24.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heath Middle School is $17,271. 1 middle schools in the McCracken County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heath Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heath Middle School 54^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Heath Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

McCracken County:

SchoolDigger ranks McCracken County 20^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heath Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Heath Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	83.93	32^nd	284	88.7%
2008	72.89	65^th	287	77.4%
2009	75.62	55^th	289	81.0%
2010	79.64	43^rd	299	85.6%
2011	70.03	82^nd	304	73.0%
2012	84.33	23^rd	319	92.8%
2013	84.12	23^rd	335	93.1%
2014	80.05	34^th	335	89.9%
2015	85.74	24^th	337	92.9%
2016	85.96	20^th	331	94.0%
2017	84.37	22^nd	330	93.3%
2018	82.33	26^th	322	91.9%
2019	76.08	50^th	335	85.1%
2021	86.70	20^th	282	92.9%
2022	78.33	41^st	320	87.2%
2023	80.65	43^rd	327	86.9%
2024	75.84	54^th	324	83.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Heath Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	72.01	57^th	294	80.6%
2023	62.13	30^th	124	75.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heath Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	89.08	7^th	285	97.5%
2019	75.52	40^th	303	86.8%
2021	78.50	16^th	224	92.9%
2022	72.86	44^th	310	85.8%
2023	72.14	60^th	309	80.6%
2024	68.95	68^th	311	78.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Heath Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	83.28	20^th	290	93.1%
2019	73.01	58^th	299	80.6%
2021	82.43	19^th	233	91.8%
2022	71.00	54^th	299	81.9%
2023	79.53	33^rd	295	88.8%
2024	76.03	43^rd	300	85.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Heath Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.48	50^th	226	77.9%
2022	45.92	42^nd	111	62.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Heath Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	78.19	32^nd	293	89.1%
2019	74.41	49^th	303	83.8%
2021	85.76	14^th	222	93.7%
2022	78.06	40^th	304	86.8%
2023	81.19	33^rd	307	89.3%
2024	73.80	54^th	304	82.2%

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Rank History for White students at Heath Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	77.00	37^th	253	85.4%
2019	69.38	56^th	266	78.9%
2021	80.77	27^th	213	87.3%
2022	74.90	47^th	314	85.0%
2023	79.33	41^st	320	87.2%
2024	76.67	49^th	316	84.5%

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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 Heath Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	246	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1989	262	11	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1990	280	15	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1991	274	18	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1992	412	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1993	405	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
1994	438	14	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1995	475	16	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1996	475	16	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1997	476	20	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
1998	461	18	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	485
1999	454	20	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	480
2000	437	16	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	457
2001	449	15	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	473
2002	460	9	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	478
2003	460	9	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	478
2004	452	10	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	470
2005	461	9	0	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	480
2006	464	11	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	482
2007	458	14	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	6	486
2008	441	13	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	6	470
2009	416	20	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	447
2010	391	21	7	8	1	n/a	n/a	1	429
2011	378	19	7	9	0	1	16	0	430
2012	389	21	12	11	0	1	12	0	446
2013	396	22	9	13	0	0	10	0	450
2014	409	14	11	12	1	0	11	0	458
2015	435	15	10	14	2	0	16	0	492
2016	434	13	11	18	1	0	19	0	496
2017	433	16	7	18	1	1	19	0	495
2018	416	19	5	20	3	0	17	0	480
2019	436	19	4	17	1	0	21	0	498
2020	397	14	5	22	1	0	20	0	459
2021	394	15	8	24	0	0	23	0	464
2022	349	19	7	17	0	0	22	0	414
2023	345	21	6	14	0	0	24	0	410
2024	337	20	10	14	0	0	24	0	405

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 Heath Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	258	12.8	20.1	n/a
1989	274	13.8	19.8	n/a
1990	296	13.6	21.7	n/a
1991	292	14.2	20.5	n/a
1992	427	22.3	19.1	n/a
1993	416	22.6	18.4	n/a
1994	456	24.7	18.5	n/a
1995	499	25.0	20.0	n/a
1996	499	25.0	20.0	n/a
1997	503	25.1	20.0	15.5
1998	485	29.6	16.4	18.5
1999	480	28.7	16.7	25.3
2000	457	27.9	16.4	22.6
2001	473	28.5	16.6	23.9
2002	478	24.5	19.5	47.9
2003	478	24.5	19.5	47.9
2004	470	22.0	21.4	n/a
2005	480	23.0	20.9	n/a
2006	482	24.4	19.8	34.9
2007	486	25.0	19.4	37.7
2008	470	22.1	21.3	42.9
2009	447	20.7	21.6	39.6
2010	429	17.0	25.2	39
2011	430	19.0	22.6	36.7
2012	446	22.8	19.5	37.4
2013	450	23.0	19.5	40.7
2014	458	23.7	19.3	42.8
2015	492	30.0	16.4	45.5
2016	496	29.0	17.1	42.3
2017	495	29.1	16.9	39.6
2018	480	28.1	17.0	44.4
2019	498	27.1	18.3	39.8
2020	459	29.2	15.6	42.9
2021	464	28.2	16.4	37.3
2022	414	28.2	14.6	43
2023	410	27.2	15.0	48
2024	405	24.7	16.3	55.3

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 Heath Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	258	12.8	20.1	n/a
1989	274	13.8	19.8	n/a
1990	296	13.6	21.7	n/a
1991	292	14.2	20.5	n/a
1992	427	22.3	19.1	n/a
1993	416	22.6	18.4	n/a
1994	456	24.7	18.5	n/a
1995	499	25.0	20.0	n/a
1996	499	25.0	20.0	n/a
1997	503	25.1	20.0	15.5
1998	485	29.6	16.4	18.5
1999	480	28.7	16.7	25.3
2000	457	27.9	16.4	22.6
2001	473	28.5	16.6	23.9
2002	478	24.5	19.5	47.9
2003	478	24.5	19.5	47.9
2004	470	22.0	21.4	n/a
2005	480	23.0	20.9	n/a
2006	482	24.4	19.8	34.9
2007	486	25.0	19.4	37.7
2008	470	22.1	21.3	42.9
2009	447	20.7	21.6	39.6
2010	429	17.0	25.2	39
2011	430	19.0	22.6	36.7
2012	446	22.8	19.5	37.4
2013	450	23.0	19.5	40.7
2014	458	23.7	19.3	42.8
2015	492	30.0	16.4	45.5
2016	496	29.0	17.1	42.3
2017	495	29.1	16.9	39.6
2018	480	28.1	17.0	44.4
2019	498	27.1	18.3	39.8
2020	459	29.2	15.6	42.9
2021	464	28.2	16.4	37.3
2022	414	28.2	14.6	43
2023	410	27.2	15.0	48
2024	405	24.7	16.3	55.3

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 Heath 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	$716 (5.9%)	$107 (0.9%)	$823 (6.7%)	$8,751 (71.6%)	$2,369 (19.4%)	$11,120 (91.0%)	$12,224
2019	$697 (6.2%)	$133 (1.2%)	$830 (7.4%)	$8,941 (79.5%)	$2,244 (20.0%)	$11,185 (99.5%)	$11,240
2020	$636 (4.9%)	$261 (2.0%)	$897 (6.9%)	$9,469 (72.9%)	$1,965 (15.1%)	$11,434 (88.1%)	$12,981
2021	$796 (5.9%)	$592 (4.4%)	$1,388 (10.2%)	$10,003 (73.6%)	$2,397 (17.6%)	$12,400 (91.3%)	$13,583
2022	$1,150 (6.7%)	$543 (3.1%)	$1,799 (10.4%)	$12,028 (69.6%)	$3,367 (19.5%)	$15,395 (89.1%)	$17,271

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heath Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 43^rd of 327 Middle schools	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	498	410	17.7%
African American	19	21	10.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	17	14	17.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	436	345	20.9%
Two or More Races	21	24	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.8%	48%	8.3%

Schools Near Heath 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
Heath Middle School	Public	6-8	4336 Metropolis Lake Rd	West Paducah	42086	McCracken County	McCracken County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 538-4070	405	25	16.3	55.3%	337 (83.2%)	20 (4.9%)	14 (3.5%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.9%)	75.8	54^th of 324 public middle schools	83.3%		80.7	43^rd of 327 public middle schools	86.9%	11	59.0	50.0	49.0	70.0	57.0	53.0	32.0	67.0	30.0	77.0	$17,271	$1,150	$543	$1,799	$12,028	$3,367	$15,395
Lone Oak Middle School	Public	6-8	225 John E. Robinson Ave	Paducah	42001	McCracken County	McCracken County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 538-4130	767	52	14.8	48.8%	642 (83.7%)	39 (5.1%)	42 (5.5%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.4%)	87.3	21^st of 324 public middle schools	93.5%		75.4	59^th of 327 public middle schools	82.0%	38	53.0	51.0	61.0	68.0	69.0	65.0	33.0	72.0	61.0	72.0	$25,531	$1,017	$527	$1,518	$9,862	$2,461	$12,323
Paducah Middle School	Public	6-8	342 Lone Oak Rd	Paducah	42001	McCracken County	Paducah Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 444-5710	628	43	14.6	63.2%	266 (42.4%)	248 (39.5%)	38 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	71 (11.3%)	36.3	208^th of 324 public middle schools	35.8%		35.8	212^th of 327 public middle schools	35.2%	4	32.0	30.0	38.0	46.0	41.0	38.0	20.0	39.0	34.0	50.0	$28,579	$1,568	$1,583	$3,202	$18,556	$4,372	$23,335
Ballard County Middle School	Public	6-8	3561 Paducah Rd	Barlow	42024	Ballard County	Ballard County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 665-8400	221	14	15.7	57.5%	201 (91.0%)	3 (1.4%)	5 (2.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	72.8	65^th of 324 public middle schools	79.9%		62	106^th of 327 public middle schools	67.6%	41	39.0	62.0	34.0	62.0	70.0	54.0	43.0	59.0	39.0	61.0	$15,199	$1,044	$286	$1,330	$9,581	$2,024	$11,606
Reidland Middle School	Public	6-8	5351 Benton Rd	Paducah	42003	McCracken County	McCracken County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 538-4190	320	21	15.1	70.0%	249 (77.8%)	18 (5.6%)	27 (8.4%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	73.2	63^rd of 324 public middle schools	80.6%		66.2	84^th of 327 public middle schools	74.3%	21	68.0	43.0	54.0	60.0	54.0	42.0		60.0	45.0	63.0	$15,588	$979	$531	$1,455	$10,764	$2,514	$13,279
Carlisle County Middle School	Public	6-8	4557 State Rt 1377	Bardwell	42023	Carlisle County	Carlisle County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 628-3800	135	12	11.7	58.5%	125 (92.6%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	73.4	60^th of 324 public middle schools	81.5%		73.7	62^nd of 327 public middle schools	81.0%	2	69.0	67.0	49.0	63.0	53.0	41.0		61.0	34.0	63.0	$15,457	$1,053	$630	$1,683	$9,166	$2,608	$11,775

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