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Clinton County Middle School

Middle School · Clinton County · Albany, KY

A middle school in Albany, KY serving grades 5th – 8th.

169 Middle School Road, Albany, KY 42602

  • Math 30% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2025)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.8% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$14,027
Chronic Absenteeism45.4%

Students at Clinton County Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 39 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clinton County 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average347/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,797

Median home value

$113,200

Median rent

$630/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Clinton County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$14,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clinton County Middle School is listed in Clinton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clinton County Middle School

Clinton County Middle School is a public middle school in Albany, KY, part of Clinton County, serving approximately 412 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #928 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton County Middle School

What grades does Clinton County Middle School serve?

Clinton County Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Clinton County Middle School?

Clinton County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton County Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clinton County Middle School rank in KY?

Clinton County Middle School ranks #928 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Clinton County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Clinton County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton County Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clinton County Middle School a charter school?

No, Clinton County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clinton County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Clinton County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton County Middle School?

77.9% of students at Clinton County 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
412
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clinton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.4%
Area population (ZIP 42602)
9,138
Area average commute
18.2 min
Area median age
42.9
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 42602; 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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