Very Good
#321 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 25% in state
John W. Bate Middle School
Middle School · Danville Independent · Danville, KY
A Danville Independent middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
460 Stanford Ave, Danville, KY 40422
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John W. Bate Middle School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (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
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John W. Bate 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), 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
$60,926
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$774/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40422; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Sunrise AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Boyle County Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Danville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 224 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Danville Independent
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
John W. Bate Middle School is listed in Danville Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John W. Bate Middle School
John W. Bate Middle School is a public middle school in Danville, KY, part of Danville Independent, serving approximately 386 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John W. Bate Middle School
What grades does John W. Bate Middle School serve?
John W. Bate Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John W. Bate Middle School?
John W. Bate Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W. Bate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John W. Bate Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John W. Bate Middle School rank in KY?
John W. Bate Middle School ranks #321 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is John W. Bate Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John W. Bate Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 John W. Bate Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John W. Bate Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John W. Bate Middle School a charter school?
No, John W. Bate Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John W. Bate Middle School a Title I school?
No, John W. Bate Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John W. Bate Middle School?
62.4% of students at John W. Bate 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
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Boyle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (859) 238-1305
- Area population (ZIP 40422)
- 25,997
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 40422; 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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