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#855 of 1,284 schools in KY
Elliott County Middle School
Middle School · Elliott County · Sandy Hook, KY
A middle school in Sandy Hook, KY where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
351 South KY 7, Sandy Hook, KY 41171
- Math 18% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elliott County Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 23% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elliott 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low55/100K
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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
$38,611
Median home value
$99,800
Median rent
$381/mo
College educated
4.7%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41171; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Elliott County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elliott County Middle School is listed in Elliott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elliott County Middle School
Elliott County Middle School is a public middle school in Sandy Hook, KY, part of Elliott County, serving approximately 195 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #855 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elliott County Middle School
What grades does Elliott County Middle School serve?
Elliott County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Elliott County Middle School?
Elliott County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elliott County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elliott County Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elliott County Middle School rank in KY?
Elliott County Middle School ranks #855 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Elliott County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elliott County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Elliott County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elliott County Middle School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Elliott County Middle School a charter school?
No, Elliott County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elliott County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Elliott County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elliott County Middle School?
70.8% of students at Elliott 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Elliott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.4%
- Phone
- (606) 738-8102
- Area population (ZIP 41171)
- 4,586
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 41171; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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