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#746 of 1,284 schools in KY
James T Alton Middle School
Middle School · Hardin County · Vine Grove, KY
A Hardin County middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Country Club Road, Vine Grove, KY 40175
- Math 34% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James T Alton Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
50.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James T Alton 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 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average357/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vine Grove), 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
$75,156
Median home value
$205,500
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40175; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hardin Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| North Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health SystemsEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 1–12 | 4.2 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Bluegrass Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 591 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hardin County
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #16 of 23
- District spending per student
- $13,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
James T Alton Middle School is listed in Hardin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James T Alton Middle School
James T Alton Middle School is a public middle school in Vine Grove, KY, part of Hardin County, serving approximately 608 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #746 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James T Alton Middle School
What grades does James T Alton Middle School serve?
James T Alton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James T Alton Middle School?
James T Alton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James T Alton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James T Alton Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James T Alton Middle School rank in KY?
James T Alton Middle School ranks #746 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is James T Alton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
James T Alton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 James T Alton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James T Alton Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James T Alton Middle School a charter school?
No, James T Alton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James T Alton Middle School a Title I school?
No, James T Alton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James T Alton Middle School?
50.8% of students at James T Alton 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
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (270) 877-2135
- Area population (ZIP 40175)
- 16,283
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 40175; 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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