Is Russell County Middle School a good school?

Russell County Middle School ranks 137 th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Russell County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 666 students attended Russell County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Russell County Middle School?

Students at Russell County Middle School are 83% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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

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

Russell County Middle School

Summary:

Russell County Middle School is a public middle school located in Russell Springs, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 677 students. The school is part of the Russell County School District, which is ranked 27th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Russell County Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Kentucky middle schools, with a ranking between 86-162 out of 320-337 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) is generally above the state average, particularly in Mathematics and Reading. Additionally, the school's performance for female and Hispanic students is noteworthy, ranking 76th and 47th out of Kentucky middle schools, respectively, in 2022-2023. However, the school's performance for male and homeless students is relatively weaker, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support.

Compared to the nearby Wayne County Middle School and Adair County Middle School, Russell County Middle School generally outperforms these schools on the KSA assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Reading. The school also has a slightly lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby schools, suggesting it may face fewer socioeconomic challenges. Overall, Russell County Middle School appears to be providing a quality education to its students, but may need to focus on addressing achievement gaps for certain student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2258 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642

(270) 866-2224

District: Russell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
137^th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,177

Students who attend Russell County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Russell County High School

Feeder schools for Russell County Middle School:

Elementary:	Jamestown Elementary School
	Russell Springs Elementary School
	Salem Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 666

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Russell County Middle School ranks better than 57.7% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.45. (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%), Hispanic (14%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Russell County Middle School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Russell County Middle School employs 41.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Russell County Middle School is $12,177.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Russell County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell County Middle School 137^th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Russell County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Russell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell County 27^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Russell County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	64.05	93^rd	284	67.3%
2008	54.58	126^th	287	56.1%
2009	51.10	142^nd	289	50.9%
2010	40.14	199^th	299	33.4%
2011	35.30	219^th	304	28.0%
2012	56.59	128^th	319	59.9%
2013	54.21	142^nd	335	57.6%
2014	52.61	153^rd	335	54.3%
2015	54.58	140^th	337	58.5%
2016	52.52	154^th	331	53.5%
2017	67.24	86^th	330	73.9%
2018	62.57	99^th	322	69.3%
2019	63.06	103^rd	335	69.3%
2021	51.45	105^th	282	62.8%
2022	52.39	133^rd	320	58.4%
2023	58.09	125^th	327	61.8%
2024	52.45	137^th	324	57.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.41	85^th	294	71.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	65.01	69^th	285	75.8%
2019	69.38	53^rd	303	82.5%
2021	63.40	52^nd	224	76.8%
2022	47.07	150^th	310	51.6%
2023	57.09	115^th	309	62.8%
2024	52.87	123^rd	311	60.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	63.09	11^th	32	65.6%
2019	66.25	15^th	58	74.1%
2023	21.13	19^th	21	9.5%
2024	21.55	26^th	28	7.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	62.17	92^nd	290	68.3%
2019	54.44	127^th	299	57.5%
2021	48.84	100^th	233	57.1%
2022	55.40	103^rd	299	65.6%
2023	65.48	76^th	295	74.2%
2024	59.77	101^st	300	66.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.33	166^th	219	24.2%
2019	38.49	123^rd	226	45.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	58.72	100^th	293	65.9%
2019	67.01	74^th	303	75.6%
2021	46.30	104^th	222	53.2%
2022	44.24	160^th	304	47.4%
2023	52.86	131^st	307	57.3%
2024	43.78	162^nd	304	46.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	66.77	26^th	116	77.6%
2019	64.07	30^th	120	75.0%
2022	38.54	75^th	120	37.5%
2023	52.41	47^th	119	60.5%
2024	52.90	53^rd	123	56.9%

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Rank History for White students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	53.60	106^th	253	58.1%
2019	55.40	110^th	266	58.6%
2021	44.41	101^st	213	52.6%
2022	48.72	140^th	314	55.4%
2023	53.69	135^th	320	57.8%
2024	47.25	160^th	316	49.4%

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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 Russell County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	588	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1990	563	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	568
1991	571	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1992	585	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
1993	613	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1994	645	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
1995	476	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
1996	476	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
1997	441	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
1998	414	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1999	405	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2000	422	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2001	453	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2002	439	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2003	439	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2004	452	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
2005	467	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
2006	447	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
2007	405	3	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	2	417
2008	416	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	2	425
2009	436	3	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	3	449
2010	444	7	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	3	462
2011	424	8	2	8	0	0	3	0	445
2012	392	6	1	10	0	0	2	0	411
2013	411	8	3	20	1	1	1	0	445
2014	657	11	3	25	2	2	1	0	701
2015	643	6	2	22	0	1	0	0	674
2016	617	5	3	19	0	0	4	0	648
2017	577	8	4	37	0	0	6	0	632
2018	579	7	5	47	1	0	15	0	654
2019	576	6	7	73	0	1	14	0	677
2020	594	2	6	74	0	4	13	0	693
2021	580	2	6	91	0	5	9	0	693
2022	579	4	6	87	1	6	6	0	689
2023	552	5	4	105	1	3	7	0	677
2024	554	3	5	93	0	3	8	0	666

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 Russell County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	595	35.7	16.6	n/a
1990	568	37.1	15.3	n/a
1991	581	38.0	15.2	n/a
1992	593	40.0	14.8	n/a
1993	621	41.5	15.0	n/a
1994	651	41.1	15.8	n/a
1995	478	31.3	15.3	n/a
1996	478	31.3	15.3	n/a
1997	446	31.0	14.4	50.4
1998	421	28.8	14.6	53.4
1999	411	31.2	13.2	58.6
2000	425	33.6	12.6	60.5
2001	453	33.0	13.7	59.4
2002	448	30.0	14.9	91.7
2003	448	30.0	14.9	91.7
2004	457	32.0	14.3	n/a
2005	472	32.5	14.5	n/a
2006	456	32.5	14.0	60.3
2007	417	33.0	12.6	62.2
2008	425	30.5	13.9	66.4
2009	449	29.8	15.1	72.6
2010	462	24.8	18.6	74.7
2011	445	27.8	16.0	69.9
2012	411	27.8	14.7	65.9
2013	445	28.8	15.4	65.8
2014	701	34.2	20.4	67.5
2015	674	37.0	18.2	67.7
2016	648	41.0	15.8	67
2017	632	38.7	16.3	64.9
2018	654	36.2	18.0	65.1
2019	677	35.0	19.3	72.1
2020	693	36.2	19.1	70.4
2021	693	38.2	18.1	71.9
2022	689	37.2	18.4	68.2
2023	677	40.7	16.6	69
2024	666	41.2	16.1	73.4

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 Russell County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	595	35.7	16.6	n/a
1990	568	37.1	15.3	n/a
1991	581	38.0	15.2	n/a
1992	593	40.0	14.8	n/a
1993	621	41.5	15.0	n/a
1994	651	41.1	15.8	n/a
1995	478	31.3	15.3	n/a
1996	478	31.3	15.3	n/a
1997	446	31.0	14.4	50.4
1998	421	28.8	14.6	53.4
1999	411	31.2	13.2	58.6
2000	425	33.6	12.6	60.5
2001	453	33.0	13.7	59.4
2002	448	30.0	14.9	91.7
2003	448	30.0	14.9	91.7
2004	457	32.0	14.3	n/a
2005	472	32.5	14.5	n/a
2006	456	32.5	14.0	60.3
2007	417	33.0	12.6	62.2
2008	425	30.5	13.9	66.4
2009	449	29.8	15.1	72.6
2010	462	24.8	18.6	74.7
2011	445	27.8	16.0	69.9
2012	411	27.8	14.7	65.9
2013	445	28.8	15.4	65.8
2014	701	34.2	20.4	67.5
2015	674	37.0	18.2	67.7
2016	648	41.0	15.8	67
2017	632	38.7	16.3	64.9
2018	654	36.2	18.0	65.1
2019	677	35.0	19.3	72.1
2020	693	36.2	19.1	70.4
2021	693	38.2	18.1	71.9
2022	689	37.2	18.4	68.2
2023	677	40.7	16.6	69
2024	666	41.2	16.1	73.4

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 Russell 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	$602 (5.9%)	$140 (1.4%)	$742 (7.3%)	$7,773 (76.8%)	$1,611 (15.9%)	$9,384 (92.7%)	$10,125
2019	$654 (5.5%)	$162 (1.4%)	$816 (6.9%)	$7,730 (65.4%)	$1,562 (13.2%)	$9,292 (78.6%)	$11,819
2020	$669 (6.0%)	$176 (1.6%)	$845 (7.6%)	$8,362 (74.7%)	$1,504 (13.4%)	$9,866 (88.2%)	$11,187
2021	$847 (7.3%)	$659 (5.7%)	$1,505 (13.0%)	$7,589 (65.7%)	$1,074 (9.3%)	$8,664 (75.0%)	$11,545
2022	$666 (5.5%)	$759 (6.2%)	$1,425 (11.7%)	$8,572 (70.4%)	$2,225 (18.3%)	$10,797 (88.7%)	$12,177

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Russell County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 125^th of 327 Middle schools	7.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	677	677
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	73	105	43.8%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	576	552	4.2%
Two or More Races	14	7	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.1%	69%	3.1%

Schools Near Russell 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
Russell County Middle School	Public	6-8	2258 S Hwy 127	Russell Springs	42642	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 866-2224	666	41	16.1	73.4%	554 (83.2%)	3 (0.5%)	93 (14.0%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.2%)	52.4	137^th of 324 public middle schools	57.7%		58.1	125^th of 327 public middle schools	61.8%	12	44.0	50.0	42.0	52.0	54.0	33.0	32.0	48.0	34.0	41.0	$12,177	$666	$759	$1,425	$8,572	$2,225	$10,797
Adair County Middle School	Public	6-8	322 General John Adair Dr	Columbia	42728	Adair County	Adair County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 384-5308	566	39	14.7	66.6%	490 (86.6%)	11 (1.9%)	37 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.8%)	37.8	204^th of 324 public middle schools	37.0%		42.7	179^th of 327 public middle schools	45.3%	25	54.0	33.0	40.0	45.0	57.0	31.0	13.0	31.0	33.0	34.0	$10,081	$1,030	$67	$1,098	$7,810	$1,031	$8,842
Wayne County Middle School	Public	6-8	95 Champion Drive	Monticello	42633	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 348-6691	650	39	16.4	76.9%	549 (84.5%)	4 (0.6%)	77 (11.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	38.2	203^rd of 324 public middle schools	37.3%		43.3	175^th of 327 public middle schools	46.5%	28	25.0	33.0	42.0	29.0	39.0	44.0		50.0	38.0	47.0	$13,678	$1,056	$1,120	$2,176	$8,252	$1,825	$10,077

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Student/Teacher Ratio Russell County Middle School

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