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#602 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 47% in state

Edmonson County Middle School

Middle School · Edmonson County · Brownsville, KY

A middle school in Brownsville, KY where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

210 Wildcat Way, Brownsville, KY 42210

  • Math 53% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.5% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,619
Chronic Absenteeism30.4%

Students at Edmonson County Middle School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 34 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Edmonson 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat 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

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

About Edmonson County Middle School

Edmonson County Middle School is a public middle school in Brownsville, KY, part of Edmonson County, serving approximately 260 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edmonson County Middle School

What grades does Edmonson County Middle School serve?

Edmonson County Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Edmonson County Middle School?

Edmonson County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Edmonson County Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edmonson County Middle School rank in KY?

Edmonson County Middle School ranks #602 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Edmonson County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Edmonson County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edmonson County Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Edmonson County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Edmonson County Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

70.8% of students at Edmonson 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Edmonson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.4%
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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