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5.3 avg / 10

Middlesboro Independent School District

School District · Middlesboro, Kentucky

Students: 1,134
Teachers (FTE): 93

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

5

1 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,021

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#138 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,021

+$3,035 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,134 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Middlesboro Independent

Middlesboro Independent is a Middlesboro, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,134 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $17,021 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Middlesboro Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Middlesboro Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Middlesboro Independent students show an average math proficiency of 22.4% and ELA proficiency of 35.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Middlesboro Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 22.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 35.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Middlesboro Independent with test data.

District Details

City
Middlesboro
Total Enrollment
1,134
Teachers (FTE)
93
Child Poverty Rate
0.5%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Middlesboro Independent?

Middlesboro Independent has 5 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Middlesboro Independent?

The average composite rating for Middlesboro Independent is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Middlesboro Independent?

Middlesboro Independent spends $17,021 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Middlesboro Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Middlesboro Independent is 12.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Middlesboro Independent?

Middlesboro Middle School is the highest-rated school in Middlesboro Independent with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Middlesboro Independent?

Across schools in Middlesboro Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Middlesboro Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Middlesboro Independent has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
22.4%
ELA Proficiency
35.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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