Owensboro Innovation Middle School

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Owensboro Innovation Middle School ranks 133 rd of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Owensboro Innovation Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Owensboro, Kentucky, part of the Owensboro Independent School District. With 311 students, the school generally performs better than the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in reading, writing, and editing/mechanics.

Owensboro Innovation Middle School has some strong performance for student subgroups, with its Hispanic and White students ranking well compared to other Kentucky middle schools. However, the school struggles with its Multi-racial student population. While the school outperforms the nearby Owensboro Middle School, it lags behind higher-performing schools like McLean County Middle School and Daviess County Middle School. The school's performance has also been somewhat inconsistent over the past few years.

Owensboro Innovation Middle School is relatively well-resourced, with high spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio. However, the school will need to ensure these resources are being effectively utilized to drive consistent academic improvement, particularly for its struggling student subgroups. Continued focus on data-driven instruction and targeted interventions could help the school build on its strengths and address its areas of weakness.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2631 S Griffith Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301

(270) 686-1128

District: Owensboro Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
133^rd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,944

Students who attend Owensboro Innovation Middle School usually attend:

High:

Owensboro High School

Feeder schools for Owensboro Innovation Middle School:

Elementary:	Cravens Elementary School
	Estes Elementary School
	Foust Elementary School
	Newton Parrish Elementary School
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	Sutton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 312

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Two or more races:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Owensboro Innovation Middle School ranks better than 59% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.34. (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 (69.6%), Hispanic (11.5%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owensboro Innovation Middle School is 16. (See more...)

Compare Owensboro Innovation Middle School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owensboro Innovation Middle School is $19,944.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Owensboro Innovation Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Owensboro Innovation Middle School 133^rd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Owensboro Innovation Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Owensboro Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Owensboro Independent 104^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Owensboro Innovation Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	39.36	157^th	282	44.3%
2022	56.04	119^th	320	62.8%
2023	54.65	137^th	327	58.1%
2024	53.34	133^rd	324	59.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.92	74^th	95	22.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	57.31	69^th	224	69.2%
2022	56.61	103^rd	310	66.8%
2023	57.98	112^th	309	63.8%
2024	46.53	153^rd	311	50.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	35.76	152^nd	233	34.8%
2022	52.07	118^th	299	60.5%
2023	47.65	143^rd	295	51.5%
2024	51.31	138^th	300	54.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	42.63	116^th	222	47.7%
2022	62.17	85^th	304	72.0%
2023	59.21	108^th	307	64.8%
2024	57.55	109^th	304	64.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	71.50	25^th	120	79.2%
2023	76.79	17^th	119	85.7%
2024	39.85	82^nd	123	33.3%

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Rank History for White students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	51.24	82^nd	213	61.5%
2022	62.23	92^nd	314	70.7%
2023	58.36	114^th	320	64.4%
2024	61.64	102^nd	316	67.7%

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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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by a teacher
Saturday, July 31, 2021

I have worked in many districts in Kentucky and at several levels. I love working at iMiddle! Our principal is the only administrator that I have ever had that I could honestly say approaches every student with positivity and a growth mindset. The staff are wonderful and are truly excited to work with students in our new Project Based Learning middle school. We love our students and can see the potential in each and every one. All of the staff and administrators are very approachable as both educators and as friends. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Owensboro Innovation Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	435	112	10	25	0	1	52	635
2013	463	95	12	43	1	0	69	683
2014	480	108	13	47	0	1	64	713
2015	447	112	17	53	0	1	65	695
2016	442	109	20	64	0	1	78	714
2017	434	105	24	58	0	1	76	698
2018	451	110	22	75	1	0	94	753
2019	242	55	8	40	0	0	50	395
2020	191	19	8	31	1	0	33	283
2021	212	22	5	41	1	0	34	315
2022	229	25	3	41	0	0	35	333
2023	217	21	0	38	0	0	35	311
2024	217	25	4	36	0	0	30	312

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 Owensboro Innovation Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	635	41.8	15.1	73.1
2013	683	43.5	15.6	71.2
2014	713	46.0	15.4	64.5
2015	695	44.0	15.7	74.8
2016	714	45.0	15.8	73.7
2017	698	45.7	15.2	74.4
2018	753	46.7	16.1	76.5
2019	395	29.9	13.1	75.9
2020	283	21.4	13.2	62.5
2021	315	23.7	13.2	66
2022	333	20.7	16.0	57.1
2023	311	23.0	13.5	60.1
2024	312	19.5	16.0	59.3

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 Owensboro Innovation Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	635	41.8	15.1	73.1
2013	683	43.5	15.6	71.2
2014	713	46.0	15.4	64.5
2015	695	44.0	15.7	74.8
2016	714	45.0	15.8	73.7
2017	698	45.7	15.2	74.4
2018	753	46.7	16.1	76.5
2019	395	29.9	13.1	75.9
2020	283	21.4	13.2	62.5
2021	315	23.7	13.2	66
2022	333	20.7	16.0	57.1
2023	311	23.0	13.5	60.1
2024	312	19.5	16.0	59.3

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 Owensboro Innovation 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	$562 (4.4%)	$76 (0.6%)	$638 (5.0%)	$8,497 (67.0%)	$1,648 (13.0%)	$10,144 (80.0%)	$12,673
2019	$595 (3.8%)	$198 (1.2%)	$793 (5.0%)	$2,313 (14.6%)	$198 (1.2%)	$13,075 (82.5%)	$15,841
2020	$579 (2.8%)	$400 (2.0%)	$979 (4.8%)	$11,886 (58.2%)	$2,551 (12.5%)	$14,437 (70.7%)	$20,412
2021	$1,083 (5.4%)	$302 (1.5%)	$1,384 (6.9%)	$12,111 (60.1%)	$1,653 (8.2%)	$13,765 (68.3%)	$20,149
2022	$1,580 (7.9%)	$628 (3.1%)	$2,208 (11.1%)	$12,603 (63.2%)	$1,966 (9.9%)	$14,569 (73.0%)	$19,944

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Owensboro Innovation Middle School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	395	311	21.3%
African American	55	21	61.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	0	100%
Hispanic	40	38	5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	242	217	10.3%
Two or More Races	50	35	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.9%	60.1%	15.8%

Schools Near Owensboro Innovation 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
Owensboro Innovation Middle School	Public	6-8	2631 S Griffith Ave	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 686-1128	312	20	16.0	59.3%	217 (69.6%)	25 (8.0%)	36 (11.5%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.6%)	53.3	133^rd of 324 public middle schools	59.0%		54.7	137^th of 327 public middle schools	58.1%	4	38.0	41.0	30.0	55.0	48.0	45.0	24.0	54.0	43.0	56.0	$19,944	$1,580	$628	$2,208	$12,603	$1,966	$14,569
Owensboro Middle School	Public	6-8	1300 Booth Ave	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 686-1130	786	61	12.8	77.2%	385 (49.0%)	140 (17.8%)	124 (15.8%)	32 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	101 (12.8%)	20.9	266^th of 324 public middle schools	17.9%		23.9	256^th of 327 public middle schools	21.7%	10	30.0	30.0	35.0	32.0	34.0	28.0	11.0	38.0	26.0	38.0	$15,830	$1,685	$537	$2,222	$9,620	$1,634	$11,254
F T Burns Middle School	Public	6-8	4610 Goetz Drive	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7400	756	52	14.6	68.9%	476 (63.0%)	51 (6.7%)	104 (13.8%)	69 (9.1%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.8%)	46 (6.1%)	44.3	173^rd of 324 public middle schools	46.6%		57.3	129^th of 327 public middle schools	60.6%	44	40.0	37.0	45.0	43.0	42.0	39.0	17.0	62.0	38.0	42.0	$15,312	$771	$513	$1,284	$10,778	$1,733	$12,511
Daviess County Middle School	Public	6-8	3901 Fairview Dr	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7600	841	51	16.6	57.8%	706 (83.9%)	12 (1.4%)	49 (5.8%)	36 (4.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.2%)	79.8	42^nd of 324 public middle schools	87.0%		78.9	50^th of 327 public middle schools	84.7%	8	55.0	52.0	52.0	67.0	58.0	58.0	30.0	69.0	48.0	59.0	$33,749	$851	$502	$1,353	$10,087	$1,521	$11,608
College View Middle School	Public	6-8	5061 New Hartford Road	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7500	789	51	15.3	51.0%	642 (81.4%)	28 (3.5%)	46 (5.8%)	34 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.7%)	50.5	150^th of 324 public middle schools	53.7%		50.9	148^th of 327 public middle schools	54.7%	2	54.0	48.0	30.0	51.0	44.0	43.0	27.0	43.0	33.0	50.0	$13,592	$758	$480	$1,238	$9,310	$1,536	$10,846
McLean County Middle School	Public	6-8	1901 Hwy 136 E	Calhoun	42327	McLean County	McLean County	No	No	No	No	(270) 273-5191	324	24	13.5	51.5%	302 (93.2%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	76	52^nd of 324 public middle schools	84.0%		86.7	23^rd of 327 public middle schools	93.0%	29	46.0	60.0	40.0	53.0	58.0	56.0	38.0	88.0	40.0	68.0	$14,652	$1,045	$209	$1,254	$9,896	$2,157	$12,053

Frequently Asked Questions about Owensboro Innovation Middle School

What district is Owensboro Innovation Middle School in?

Owensboro Independent

What is the racial makeup of Owensboro Innovation Middle School?

Students at Owensboro Innovation Middle School are 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Owensboro Innovation Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 312 students attended Owensboro Innovation Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Owensboro Innovation Middle School attend?

Students who attend Owensboro Innovation Middle School usually go on to attend Owensboro High School

Is Owensboro Innovation Middle School a good school?

Owensboro Innovation Middle School ranks 133^rd of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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