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#833 of 1,284 schools in KY
Edmonson County 5/6 Center
Middle School · Edmonson County · Brownsville, KY
A middle school in Brownsville, KY serving grades 5th – 6th.
191 West Center Street, Brownsville, KY 42210
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edmonson County 5/6 Center score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 33 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edmonson County 5/6 Center 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low224/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brownsville), 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
$49,583
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$642/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Edmonson County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edmonson County 5/6 Center is listed in Edmonson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edmonson County 5/6 Center
Edmonson County 5/6 Center is a public middle school in Brownsville, KY, part of Edmonson County, serving approximately 241 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #833 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edmonson County 5/6 Center
What grades does Edmonson County 5/6 Center serve?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Edmonson County 5/6 Center?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmonson County 5/6 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmonson County 5/6 Center is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edmonson County 5/6 Center rank in KY?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center ranks #833 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Edmonson County 5/6 Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Edmonson County 5/6 Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edmonson County 5/6 Center has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edmonson County 5/6 Center a charter school?
No, Edmonson County 5/6 Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edmonson County 5/6 Center a Title I school?
No, Edmonson County 5/6 Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edmonson County 5/6 Center?
61.4% of students at Edmonson County 5/6 Center 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Edmonson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (270) 597-3900
- Area population (ZIP 42210)
- 4,201
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 42210; 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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