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#345 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 27% in state

Fulton County Middle School

Middle School · Fulton County · Hickman, KY

A middle school in Hickman, KY serving grades 6th – 8th.

2750 Moscow Avenue, Hickman, KY 42050

  • Math 32% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2025)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$14,780
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Fulton County Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fulton 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average438/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hickman), 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

$38,566

Median home value

$76,900

Median rent

$434/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

66.7%

Poverty rate

23.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42050; 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 verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Fulton County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fulton County Middle School

Fulton County Middle School is a public middle school in Hickman, KY, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 131 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fulton County Middle School

What grades does Fulton County Middle School serve?

Fulton County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Fulton County Middle School?

Fulton County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Fulton County Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fulton County Middle School rank in KY?

Fulton County Middle School ranks #345 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Fulton County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fulton County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Fulton County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fulton County Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Fulton County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Fulton County Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

75.6% of students at Fulton 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
131
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
Area population (ZIP 42050)
3,129
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
44
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 42050; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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