Very Good
#299 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 23% in state
Heath Middle School
Middle School · Mccracken County · West Paducah, KY
A Mccracken County middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4336 Metropolis Lake Road, West Paducah, KY 42086
- Math 54% proficient (2025)
- Reading 62% proficient (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heath Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Heath 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average550/100K
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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
$86,328
Median home value
$175,300
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42086; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken Open Campus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Lone Oak Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 767 | Compare → |
| Mccracken Regional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | Not available | 23 | Compare → |
| Reidland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 320 | 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.
Mccracken County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heath Middle School is listed in McCracken County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heath Middle School
Heath Middle School is a public middle school in West Paducah, KY, part of Mccracken County, serving approximately 405 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heath Middle School
What grades does Heath Middle School serve?
Heath Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Heath Middle School?
Heath Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heath Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heath Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heath Middle School rank in KY?
Heath Middle School ranks #299 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Heath Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heath Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Heath Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heath Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Heath Middle School a charter school?
No, Heath Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heath Middle School a Title I school?
No, Heath Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heath Middle School?
55.3% of students at Heath 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
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McCracken County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (270) 538-4070
- Area population (ZIP 42086)
- 4,313
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 42086; 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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