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#561 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 44% in state
Belfry Middle School
Middle School · Pike County · Belfry, KY
A Pike County middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25259 US 119 N, Belfry, KY 41514
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belfry Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Belfry Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$35,515
Median home value
$84,000
Median rent
$629/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Treasures AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–9 | 3.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| New Beginnings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Pike County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | Not available | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pike County
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #11 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belfry Middle School is listed in Pike County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belfry Middle School
Belfry Middle School is a public middle school in Belfry, KY, part of Pike County, serving approximately 335 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #561 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belfry Middle School
What grades does Belfry Middle School serve?
Belfry Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Belfry Middle School?
Belfry Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belfry Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belfry Middle School rank in KY?
Belfry Middle School ranks #561 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Belfry Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belfry Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Belfry Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belfry Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Belfry Middle School a charter school?
No, Belfry Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belfry Middle School a Title I school?
No, Belfry Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belfry Middle School?
68.1% of students at Belfry 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
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (606) 353-9688
- Area population (ZIP 41514)
- 2,590
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 41514; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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