Excellent
#164 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 13% in state
Farristown Middle School
Middle School · Madison County · Berea, KY
A Madison County middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
751 Farristown Industrial Road, Berea, KY 40403
- Math 59% proficient (2025)
- Reading 68% proficient (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farristown Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Farristown 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
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated942/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berea), 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
$60,105
Median home value
$180,800
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Berea Community Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| B. Michael Caudill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 465 | Compare → |
| Clark Moores Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 552 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farristown Middle School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farristown Middle School
Farristown Middle School is a public middle school in Berea, KY, part of Madison County, serving approximately 446 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farristown Middle School
What grades does Farristown Middle School serve?
Farristown Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Farristown Middle School?
Farristown Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farristown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farristown Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farristown Middle School rank in KY?
Farristown Middle School ranks #164 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Farristown Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Farristown Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Farristown Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farristown Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Farristown Middle School a charter school?
No, Farristown Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farristown Middle School a Title I school?
No, Farristown Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farristown Middle School?
48.2% of students at Farristown 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
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (859) 387-8600
- Area population (ZIP 40403)
- 26,733
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 40403; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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