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#834 of 1,284 schools in KY
Estill County Middle School
Middle School · Estill County · Irvine, KY
A middle school in Irvine, KY serving grades 6th – 8th.
51 Patriot Dr., Irvine, KY 40336
- Math 36% proficient (2025)
- Reading 43% proficient (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Estill County Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
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 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Estill 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 4Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Average619/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvine), 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
$45,060
Median home value
$114,500
Median rent
$672/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40336; 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.
Estill County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Estill County Middle School is listed in Estill County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Estill County Middle School
Estill County Middle School is a public middle school in Irvine, KY, part of Estill County, serving approximately 407 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Estill County Middle School
What grades does Estill County Middle School serve?
Estill County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Estill County Middle School?
Estill County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill County Middle School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Estill County Middle School rank in KY?
Estill County Middle School ranks #834 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Estill County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Estill County Middle School 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 Estill County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Estill County Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Estill County Middle School a charter school?
No, Estill County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Estill County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Estill County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Estill County Middle School?
67.1% of students at Estill 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
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Estill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (606) 723-5136
- Area population (ZIP 40336)
- 12,650
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 40336; 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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