Very Good
#373 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 29% in state
Ballyshannon Middle School
Middle School · Boone County · Union, KY
A Boone County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
7515 Shamrock Avenue, Union, KY 41091
- Math 57% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ballyshannon Middle School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ballyshannon Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,621
Median home value
$364,300
Median rent
$1,599/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,007 | Compare → |
| Ockerman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Union Pointe AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 1–12 | 3.3 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Camp Ernst Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 704 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boone County
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #15 of 27
- District spending per student
- $13,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ballyshannon Middle School is listed in Boone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ballyshannon Middle School
Ballyshannon Middle School is a public middle school in Union, KY, part of Boone County, serving approximately 614 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ballyshannon Middle School
What grades does Ballyshannon Middle School serve?
Ballyshannon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ballyshannon Middle School?
Ballyshannon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballyshannon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballyshannon Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ballyshannon Middle School rank in KY?
Ballyshannon Middle School ranks #373 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Ballyshannon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ballyshannon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ballyshannon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ballyshannon Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Ballyshannon Middle School a charter school?
No, Ballyshannon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ballyshannon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ballyshannon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ballyshannon Middle School?
27.2% of students at Ballyshannon Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (859) 905-2620
- Area population (ZIP 41091)
- 24,371
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41091; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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